A Woman's Hand by Gilbert Parker
A Woman's Hand is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a young woman named Margaret who struggles to find her place in society and navigate the complexities of love, family, and personal identity. The book explores themes of gender roles, social expectations, and the power dynamics between men and women in Victorian-era England.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1892 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Inspirational · 165 words
First lines
A woman's hand. Lo, I am thankful now / That with its touch I have walked all my days; / Rising from fateful and forbidden ways, / To find a woman's hand upon my brow;
Soft as a pad of rose-leaves, and as pure / As upraised palms of angels, seen in dreams: / And soothed by it, to stand as it beseems / A man who strives to conquer and endure.
A woman's hand! -- there is no better thing / Of all things human; it is half divine; / It hath been more to this lame life of mine,
When faith was weakness, and despair was king.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Inspirational, Philosophical
- Length: 165 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th 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, tenderness, and emotional connection are central to the narrative.
- Inspirational — The text conveys themes of overcoming despair and finding strength through a woman's influence.
- Philosophical — The work explores existential themes such as faith, endurance, and the human condition.
Tags
feminism · romance · historical fiction · gender roles · love story · 19th century · British literature · social issues · women's rights · identity · cultural conflict · family dynamics
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- Pierre and his People, Volume 4 (1905)
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