"Dauber: A Poem" by John Masefield is a fictional narrative poem set in the early 1900s, focusing on the journey of a young, aspiring painter named Dauber who signs on as part of a ship's crew to follow his dreams of learning to paint the sea and ships, but finds himself facing constant belittlement and feelings of self-doubt from his tougher, more experienced shipmates as he struggles to capture the ocean's beauty on canvas, highlighting themes of artistic ambition and the challenging path of finding oneself amidst adversity in a harsh environment.
Dauber: A Poem
By John Masefield
A young artist risks everything, joining a rough sea voyage to chase his dreams of painting the sea, only to confront relentless scorn and his own insecurities.
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About the AuthorJohn Edward Masefield was an English poet and writer, and Poet Laureate from 1930 until his death in 1967. Among his best known works are the children's novels The Midnight Folk and The Box of Delights, and the poems "The Everlasting Mercy" and "Sea-Fever".
John Edward Masefield was an English poet and writer, and Poet Laureate from 1930 until his death in 1967. Among his best known works are the children's novels The Midnight Folk and The Box of Delights, and the poems "The Everlasting Mercy" and "Sea-Fever".
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