White Sea Horses by Ida Lee (1860)

The novel revolves around the lives of two sisters, one a free-spirited artist and the other a practical and responsible homemaker. Their contrasting personalities are shaped by their upbringing in a family with a troubled past. The story explores themes of identity, love, and redemption as the sisters navigate their relationships with each other and those around them.

By Ida Lee · First published 1860 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Imagery · 467 words

First lines

Glad sea horses! Sad sea horses!

Rear the head, and toss the mane, / Spread out wide in bands together.

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White Sea Horses is listed on Textopian as a poem by Ida Lee, dated 1860 CE.

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• Work type: Poem
• Author: Ida Lee
• Date: 1860 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Poetry, Nature, Imagery, Metaphor, Adventure
• Length: 467 words
• Structure: 1 section, 30 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th 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 poem vividly describes natural elements, specifically the sea and its waves, metaphorically represented as horses.
• Imagery — Rich visual and sensory imagery is used to evoke the power and majesty of the sea.
• Metaphor — The sea waves are metaphorically depicted as horses, creating a symbolic representation of nature's force.

Tags

Historical Fiction · Romance · Maritime Adventure · Coming-of-Age · Female Protagonist · Nautical Setting · 19th Century · Social Class · Love Triangle · Self-Discovery · Family Secrets · Tragic Love Story

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