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By The North Sea
An illustration of a young girl standing beside a tent, on the beaches in Lincolnshire, near a turbulent sea, accompanied with the poem By The North Sea, by Arthur Conal Doyle. There are also 3 photographs of houses in the area. Date: 1909
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Accompanied Area Arthur Beaches Doyle Lincolnshire Poem Tent Turbulent
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By the North Sea - A Young Girl's Contemplative Moment on the Lincolnshire Coast, 1909
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This evocative illustration, dated 1909, captures the enchanting beauty and raw power of the North Sea as depicted in Arthur Conan Doyle's poem of the same name. The image features a young girl standing beside her tent on a windswept beach in Lincolnshire, England. The turbulent sea stretches out before her, its frothy waves crashing against the shore, as if in a restless dialogue with the land. The girl, lost in thought, gazes out at the vast expanse of water, her expression a blend of wonder and melancholy. The muted colors of the illustration, with its soft sandy hues and the deep blues of the sea, create an atmosphere of tranquility and introspection. The nearby houses, as seen in the accompanying photographs, add a sense of human presence and scale to the scene, reminding us of the delicate balance between nature and civilization. Arthur Conan Doyle's poem "By the North Sea" beautifully complements this image, as it explores the themes of solitude, the passage of time, and the interconnectedness of all things. The poem's opening lines, "By the North Sea, where the wind comes in from the east, Where the waves break, and the white foam flies," resonate deeply with the imagery presented in the illustration. This scene, frozen in time, invites us to reflect on the power and allure of the natural world and the fleeting moments of connection we experience within it. The combination of the illustration and the poem serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring beauty and mystery of the North Sea and the coast of Lincolnshire, as captured in the early 20th century.
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