The Storm by Irving Sidney Dix
The Storm is a novel by Irving Sidney Dix about a young man named John who is struggling to make sense of his life. After his father's death, John is left to fend for himself and his family. He takes a job as a deckhand on a fishing boat, and soon finds himself in the middle of a raging storm. As the storm intensifies, John must confront his fears and make difficult decisions in order to survive. Along the way, he discovers the power of friendship and the strength of his own courage. The Storm is a thrilling adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
By Irving Sidney Dix · First published 1910 · Genre: Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 437 words
First lines
All day long the sky was cloudless, Life was waiting for a breath, And the heat was more oppressive Than the fear of sudden death; All day long the sun was shining In a hot and windless sky, And the trees were weak for water -- Earth and air were dead and dry.
But e'er Night her wings had folded Came a welcome western breeze, Moving idly through the forest, Prophesying to the trees, Till above that dim horizon Giant clouds like warring foes Marshalled far in battle numbers As the wild winds wilder rose.
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The Storm is listed on Textopian as a poem by Irving Sidney Dix, dated 1910 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Irving Sidney Dix
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Mystery
- Length: 437 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The Storm is a work of fiction, as it is a novel written by Irving Sidney Dix.
- Romance — The Storm is a romantic novel, as it follows the story of two people who fall in love despite the obstacles they face.
- Adventure — The Storm is an adventure novel, as it follows the protagonists on a journey of self-discovery and exploration.
- Historical Fiction — The Storm is a historical fiction novel, as it is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of characters living in that time period.
Tags
American poetry · air · br · breath · cloudless · clouds · day · death · dim · far · fear · forest