Parting by Gilbert Frankau (1924)
The novel Parting by Gilbert Frankau tells the story of a young woman named Diana who falls in love with a married man and must navigate the complexities of their relationship. The book explores themes of love, betrayal, and self-discovery as Diana struggles to reconcile her feelings for her lover with her own sense of morality.
By Gilbert Frankau · First published 1924 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, War · 373 words
First lines
Times more than once, all ways about the world, / Have I clasped hands; waved sorrowful good-bye; / Watched far cliffs fading, till my sea-wake swirled / To mingle bluely with a landless sky: / Then -- even as the sea-drowned cliffs behind -- / Felt sorrow drowning into memory; / And heard, in every thrill of every wind, / New voices welcoming across the sea.
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Parting is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gilbert Frankau, dated 1924 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gilbert Frankau
- Date: 1924 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, War, Travel, Philosophical
- Length: 373 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Romance — The themes of love, longing, and emotional connection are central to the narrative.
- War — References to 'the warrior-way' and the context of parting suggest a backdrop of war or military service.
- Travel — Imagery of travel and separation, such as 'sea-wake' and 'far cliffs fading,' is prominent.
Tags
love · loss · separation · relationships · heartbreak · emotional · drama · nostalgia · introspection · conflict · identity · family