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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- 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: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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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