Despair by Paul Bewsher (1917)
Despair is a psychological thriller about a young man named Paul who is struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts. He is desperate to find a way out of his despair, but his attempts to do so only seem to make things worse. Paul's journey takes him to the depths of despair, as he is forced to confront his inner demons and the darkness that lies within him. He meets a mysterious woman who claims to have the answers he seeks, but her advice only leads him further into the depths of despair. As Paul's journey continues, he discovers that his despair is connected to a dark secret from his past. He must confront this secret and the pain it brings in order to find a way out of his despair. Despair is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the depths of depression and the power of hope. It is a story of courage, resilience, and the strength to overcome even the darkest of times.
By Paul Bewsher · First published 1917 · Genre: Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Drama · 169 words
First lines
The long and tedious months move slowly by And February's chill has fled away Before the gales of March, and now e'en they Have died upon the peaceful April sky: And still I sadly wander, still I sigh, And all the splendour of each Springtime day Is dyed, for me, one melancholy grey, And all its beauty can but make me cry.
For thou art silent, Oh! far distant friend, And not one word has come to cheer my heart Through these sad months, which seem to have no end, So distant seems the day which bade us part! Oh speak! dear fair-haired angel! Spring has smiled, And I despair -- a broken-hearted child.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Paul Bewsher
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Drama, Romance
- Length: 169 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Psychological Thriller — The title 'Despair' implies a psychological thriller, as it suggests a story of psychological suspense and tension.
- Mystery — The title 'Despair' implies a mystery, as it suggests a story of intrigue and suspense.
- Drama — The title 'Despair' implies a drama, as it suggests a story of intense emotions and conflict.
- Romance — The title 'Despair' implies a romance, as it suggests a story of love and heartache.
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1914-1918 · 1918 · Aeronautics · Poetry · World War · april · away · beauty · chill · cry · day · died