The Treasure of the Wise Man
The story revolves around a young boy who discovers a treasure that has been hidden for centuries by a wise man. The treasure is not gold or jewels but rather knowledge and wisdom passed down through generations. As the boy delves deeper into the treasure, he learns about the importance of patience, perseverance, and self-discipline. He also gains insight into the nature of good and evil, and how they are intertwined. Throughout his journey, the boy faces various challenges and obstacles that test his character and resolve. However, with each challenge, he grows wiser and more determined to uncover the truth about the treasure. Ultimately, the boy emerges from his journey a changed person, armed with the wisdom of the ages and a newfound appreciation for the value of knowledge and experience.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1875 · Genre: Poetry, Fable, Philosophical · 192 words
First lines
O the night was dark and the night was late, / And the robbers came to rob him; / And they picked the locks of his palace-gate, / The robbers that came to rob him -- / They picked the locks of his palace-gate, / Seized his jewels and gems of state, / His coffers of gold and his priceless plate, -- / The robbers that came to rob him.
But loud laughed he in the morning red! -- / For of what had the robbers robbed him? -- / Ho! hidden safe, as he slept in bed, / When the robbers came to rob him, -- / They robbed him not of a golden shred / Of the childish dreams in his wise old head -- / "And they're welcome to all things else," he said, / When the robbers came to rob him.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: James Whitcomb Riley
- Date: 1875 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Fable, Philosophical, Narrative, Humor
- Length: 192 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Fable — The narrative conveys a moral lesson about the value of wisdom and inner wealth over material possessions.
- Philosophical — The themes explore philosophical ideas about the nature of true wealth and wisdom.
- Narrative — The work tells a story with a clear sequence of events involving characters and actions.
Tags
Poetry · Fiction · Adventure · Fantasy · Mystery · Philosophy · Wisdom · Treasure · Quest · Self-discovery · Coming-of-age · Literary fiction