A Memory by Gilbert Parker (1891)
The novel A Memory by Gilbert Parker tells the story of a man named John who returns to his hometown after many years away and reflects on his past experiences there. The book explores themes of memory, nostalgia, and the passage of time.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1891 · Genre: Poetry, Nostalgia, Pastoral · 894 words
First lines
From buckwheat fields the summer sun Drew honeyed breezes over The lanes where happy children run With bare feet in the clover.
The schoolhouse stood with pines about Upon the hill, and ever A creek, where hid the speckled trout, Ran past it to the river.
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A Memory is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gilbert Parker, dated 1891 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nostalgia, Pastoral, Coming-of-Age, Drama
- Length: 894 words
- Structure: 1 section, 27 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, focusing on imagery and emotion.
- Nostalgia — The themes revolve around memories of childhood and the passage of time, evoking a sense of longing for the past.
- Pastoral — The setting and imagery are rural, with descriptions of nature and simple, rustic life.
- Coming-of-Age — The narrative includes elements of childhood experiences and personal growth, particularly through the character of Rafe Ridall.
Tags
memory · nostalgia · love · loss · reflection · identity · relationships · time · emotion · personal growth · self-discovery · regret
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- Pierre and his People, Volume 4 (1905)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 5 (1904)
- A Romany of the Snows, Volume 1 (1897)
- A Romany of the Snows, Volume 2 (1907)
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