Meeting by Gilbert Frankau (1932)
The novel Meeting, by Gilbert Frankau, follows the story of two individuals who meet and fall in love during World War I. The book explores themes of love, loss, and the impact of war on relationships.
By Gilbert Frankau · First published 1932 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, War · 501 words
First lines
I came from the City of Fear, From the scarred brown land of pain, Back into life again.
And I thought, as the leave-boat rolled Under the veering stars -- Wind a-shriek in her spars -- Shivering there, and cold, Of music, of warmth, and of wine -- To be mine For a whole short week.
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Meeting is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gilbert Frankau, dated 1932 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gilbert Frankau
- Date: 1932 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, War, Psychological, Drama
- Length: 501 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and imagery, characteristic of poetry.
- Romance — The themes of love, longing, and emotional connection are central to the narrative.
- War — References to the 'City of Fear' and 'scarred brown land of pain' suggest a backdrop of war or conflict.
- Psychological — The introspective nature of the narrative explores the protagonist's inner thoughts and emotions.
Tags
romance · drama · relationships · conflict · emotions · love · human connection · narrative · character development · social issues · introspection · dialogue