Stolen Waters by Lewis Carroll
The story revolves around a young girl who falls into a river and is rescued by a group of water nymphs. They take her to their underwater kingdom where she meets the ruler, a wise and just queen. The queen's daughter has been kidnapped by an evil sea serpent, and the girl agrees to help rescue her in exchange for being allowed to stay in the kingdom. The journey to rescue the princess is fraught with danger, including encounters with giant fish and other aquatic creatures. Along the way, the girl learns about the importance of courage, loyalty, and friendship. Upon reaching the sea serpent's lair, they discover that it has been possessed by a wicked sorcerer who seeks to conquer the underwater kingdom. The girl and her new friends must use all their skills and cunning to defeat the sorcerer and rescue the princess. Ultimately, they succeed in their mission, and the queen rewards the girl with a magical pearl that grants her wishes.
By Lewis Carroll · First published 1862 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Fantasy · 1,482 words
First lines
The light was faint, and soft the air That breathed around the place; And she was lithe, and tall, and fair, And with a wayward grace Her queenly head she bare.
With glowing cheek, with gleaming eye, She met me on the way: My spirit owned the witchery Within her smile that lay: I followed her, I knew not why.
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Stolen Waters is listed on Textopian as a poem by Lewis Carroll, dated 1862 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Lewis Carroll
- Date: 1862 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Fantasy, Gothic, Allegory
- Length: 1,482 words
- Structure: 1 section, 26 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of love, beauty, and emotional depth align with the Romantic movement.
- Fantasy — Elements of dream-like experiences and surreal imagery suggest a fantastical quality.
- Gothic — The presence of dark themes, decay, and a haunting atmosphere reflects Gothic influences.
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Fantasy · Adventure · Mystery · Romance · Literary Fiction · Classic · Nautical · Historical · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery · Social Commentary · Morality Tale