Above the Din by Gilbert Parker
The novel Above the Din by Gilbert Parker tells the story of a young man named John who leaves his small town to pursue his dreams in the big city. Along the way, he faces many challenges and obstacles but ultimately finds success and happiness. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of life in both rural and urban settings during the early 20th century.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1904 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical · 152 words
First lines
Silence sits often on me as I touch / Her presence; I am like a bird that hears / A note diviner than it knows, and fears / To share the larger harmony too much.
My soul leaps up, as to a sudden sound / A long-lost traveller, when, by her grace, / I learn of her life's sweetness face to face, / And sweep the chords of sympathies profound.
Her regal nature calmly holds its height / Above life's din, while moving in its maze.
Unworthy thoughts would die within her sight,
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter, which are characteristic of poetry.
- Romance — The themes of admiration and idealized love are central, focusing on the speaker's reverence for a beloved figure.
- Philosophical — The work explores profound themes such as the nature of the soul, beauty, and moral integrity, indicative of philosophical inquiry.
Tags
drama · historical · conflict · society · love · ambition · struggle · identity · family · betrayal · redemption · courage
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical
- Length: 152 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Pierre and his People, Volume 1 (1895)
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- Pierre and his People, Volume 3 (1904)
- 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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