Ermeline a Ballad
Ermeline is a ballad written by Thomas James Wise, a British poet and playwright. The story follows the life of Ermeline, a young woman who is forced to leave her home in the countryside and move to the city. She is taken in by a kindly old woman who teaches her the ways of the city and helps her find a job. Ermeline soon falls in love with a young man, but their relationship is threatened by the machinations of a cruel and powerful man. Ermeline must find a way to save her love and protect her newfound home. Along the way, she learns the power of friendship and the importance of standing up for what is right.
By Thomas James Wise · First published 1913 · Genre: Romantic Ballad, Romance, Poetry · 3,731 words
First lines
CHAPTER I. ERMELINE
With lance upraised so haughtily Sir Thunye rides from Alsey town; On land and main he was, I ween, A daring knight of high renown.
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Ermeline a Ballad is listed on Textopian as a short story by Thomas James Wise, dated 1913 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Thomas James Wise
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romantic Ballad, Romance, Poetry, Fiction
- Length: 3,731 words
- Structure: 1 section, 86 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romantic Ballad — The title of the book, 'Ermeline a Ballad', suggests that the book is a romantic ballad, which is a type of narrative poem that tells a story of love and loss.
- Romance — The romantic ballad genre is closely associated with the romance genre, which is a genre of literature that focuses on the relationships between two people.
- Poetry — The book is a ballad, which is a type of poem, so it is likely that the book is written in a poetic style.
- Fiction — The book is likely a work of fiction, as it is a narrative poem that tells a story of love and loss.
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