A Son of the Nile by Gilbert Parker

Name: A Son of the Nile
Author: Gilbert Parker

A Son of the Nile is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of an Egyptian prince who falls in love with a Greek princess during the time of Alexander the Great. The book explores themes of cultural differences, political intrigue, and romance against a backdrop of ancient history.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1906 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama · 71 words

First lines

Oh, the garden where to-day we, sow and to-morrow we reap; Oh, the sakkia turning by the garden walls; Oh, the onion-field and the date-tree growing, And my hand on the plough -- by the blessing of God; Strength of my soul, O my brother, all's well!

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A Son of the Nile is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gilbert Parker, dated 1906 CE.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1906 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Poetry
Length: 71 words
Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The setting and cultural references suggest a historical context, likely exploring themes relevant to a specific time and place.
Adventure — The narrative likely involves exploration or significant personal journeys, typical of adventure stories.
Drama — The emotional and relational dynamics hinted at in the text suggest dramatic elements.
Poetry — The use of poetic language and structure in the excerpt indicates a stylistic influence from poetry.