Wife and Country by Gilbert Frankau

Name: Wife and Country
Author: Gilbert Frankau

Wife and Country is a novel by Gilbert Frankau that tells the story of a young woman named Joan who marries an older man named Sir John. The book explores themes of love, marriage, and patriotism during World War I.

By Gilbert Frankau · First published 1932 · Genre: Romance, War, Patriotic · 55 words

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Dear, let me thank you for this: / That you made me remember, in fight, / England -- all mine at your kiss, / At the touch of your hands in the night: / England -- your giving's delight.

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Wife and Country 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: Romance, War, Patriotic, Poetry
Length: 55 words
Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs

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Romance — The text emphasizes personal relationships and emotional connections, particularly through expressions of love and gratitude.
War — The mention of 'fight' suggests a backdrop of conflict or war, influencing the narrative and themes.
Patriotic — The reference to 'England' indicates themes of national pride and patriotism.
Poetry — The structure and style of the text resemble poetic form, with a focus on rhythm and imagery.