The word “wave” in literature is celebrated for its rich, multifaceted symbolism, seamlessly merging the physical world with the realm of human emotion and societal dynamics. Sometimes it vividly portrays natural forces and inner turmoil—a “wreathing wave” of dark despair that mirrors the depth of human suffering ([1]), or a “furious wave” embodying the surge of unbridled hate ([2])—while at other times it signifies a moment of dramatic change or the unstoppable momentum of events, as when one narrowly escapes a mighty surge ([3]) or is swept along by a tidal current of popular sentiment ([4]). Equally, “wave” is employed as a subtle gesture, lending a graceful, almost wordless expression to scenes of farewell or greeting in narrative passages ([5], [6], [7]). Thus, across genres and eras, authors invoke the imagery of waves to capture the interplay between nature’s relentless energy and the fleeting, yet powerful, expressions of human life.