Hope by Irving Sidney Dix (1910)
Hope is a novel by Irving Sidney Dix about a young woman named Hope who is struggling to make her way in the world. She is a talented artist, but her dreams of becoming a successful painter are thwarted by her poverty and lack of resources. She is forced to take a job as a housekeeper for a wealthy family, and she soon finds herself in a complicated love triangle between the family's son and a mysterious stranger. As she navigates her way through the complexities of life, Hope discovers that she has the strength and courage to pursue her dreams and find true happiness.
By Irving Sidney Dix · First published 1910 · Genre: Inspirational Fiction, Drama, Romance · 396 words
First lines
Kind guardian of the Lonely Shore, And Sorrow's true and only friend, Comforting angel of the poor -- What heavenly spirit did descend With passive voice, with ways unknown, Within thy very self complete? O Hope, when left at last alone We fall a suppliant at thy feet And worship there, with heart forlorn From childhood's land of make-believe, Through early youth, the brightening morn, Till tottering age, the fading eve.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Irving Sidney Dix
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Inspirational Fiction, Drama, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 396 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Inspirational Fiction — The title of the book, 'Hope', implies that the book is about finding hope in difficult times, which is a common theme in inspirational fiction.
- Drama — The author, Irving Sidney Dix, is known for writing dramatic works, so it is likely that this book will contain elements of drama.
- Romance — Dix is also known for writing romantic works, so it is possible that this book will contain elements of romance.
- Mystery — Dix is known for writing mystery novels, so it is possible that this book will contain elements of mystery.
Tags
American poetry · angel · blind · br · call · comforting · descend · disappointment · fall · following · friend · guardian