The Hour by Various (1914)

The Hour is a collection of stories from some of the world’s most acclaimed authors. It features stories from authors such as Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, Margaret Atwood, and many more. The stories in The Hour explore a variety of themes, from the supernatural to the mundane. They range from horror to romance, from science fiction to fantasy, and from the absurd to the everyday. The stories in The Hour are all connected by the theme of time. Each story is set in a different time period, from the distant past to the distant future. The stories explore how time affects our lives, our relationships, and our decisions. The Hour is a collection of stories that will make you think, make you laugh, and make you cry. It is a work that will stay with you long after you have finished reading it.

By Various · First published 1914 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Fiction · 312 words

First lines

We've shut the gates by Dover Straits, / And North, where the tides run free, / Cheek by jowl, our watchdogs prowl, / Grey hulks in a greyer sea. / And the prayer that England prays to-night -- / O Lord of our destiny! -- / As the foam of our plunging prows, is white; / We have stood for peace, and we war for right, / God give us victory!

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The Hour is listed on Textopian as a poem by Various, dated 1914 CE.

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• Work type: Poem
• Author: Various
• Date: 1914 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Fiction, Romance
• Length: 312 words
• Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The title 'The Hour' implies a sense of suspense and intrigue, suggesting a mystery plot.
• Thriller — The title 'The Hour' implies a sense of urgency and danger, suggesting a thriller plot.
• Fiction — The book is written by various authors, suggesting a work of fiction.
• Romance — The title 'The Hour' implies a sense of love and passion, suggesting a romance plot.

Tags

1914-1918 · 1918 · Poetry · World War · World War I · cheek · day · destiny · dover · england · foam · free

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