The Water Frog by Ida Lee (1897)
This novel explores the complexities of human relationships through the lens of a family's struggles with identity, belonging, and social status. The story revolves around the protagonist, a young woman who returns to her hometown after years away, only to find herself caught in a web of secrets, lies, and unrequited love.
By Ida Lee · First published 1897 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Adventure · 317 words
First lines
I wander far by bank and stream, / Then paddle back thro' wave and foam, / Cross pebble stones, where waters leap; / A froth-clad doorway hides my home. / 'Neath fern leaves' shade I gently dream, / While circling weeds around me throng; / The restless waters softly flow, / Their babbling sounds like some sweet song.
When stronger grows the northern breeze, / The driven stream with noisy roar, / Blown foremost by the boisterous wind, / Bursts headlong thro' my shivered door.
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The Water Frog is listed on Textopian as a poem by Ida Lee, dated 1897 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ida Lee
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Adventure, Fantasy, Philosophical
- Length: 317 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a rhythmic and lyrical quality, characteristic of poetry.
- Nature — The themes and imagery are heavily centered around natural elements such as streams, rocks, and ferns.
- Adventure — The narrative describes a journey and experiences of exploration and overcoming challenges.
- Fantasy — The anthropomorphized perspective of a frog and the whimsical tone suggest elements of fantasy.
Tags
Fiction · Literary Fiction · Coming-of-Age · Magical Realism · Environmentalism · Nature · Identity · Self-Discovery · Family Dynamics · Social Commentary · Psychological Insight · Symbolism