Absolvo Te by Gilbert Parker (1904)

Name: Absolvo Te
Author: Gilbert Parker

"Absolvo Te" by Gilbert Parker is a novel set in the late 19th century that follows the story of a young woman named Margaret who falls in love with a man named John. The book explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption as Margaret navigates her way through a tumultuous relationship with John.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1904 · Genre: Poetry, Drama, Philosophical · 171 words

First lines

I read your truth. You read -- What did you read?

Did you read all, and, reading all, forgive?

How I -- O little dwarf of conscience sieve My soul; bare all before her bare indeed!

And, looking on the remnant and the waste, Can you absolve me, -- me, the doubter, one Who challenged what God spent His genius on, His genius and His pride; so fair, so chaste?

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Work type: Poem
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1904 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Drama, Philosophical, Religious, Romance
Length: 171 words
Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
Drama — The themes of personal conflict, conscience, and forgiveness suggest dramatic elements.
Philosophical — The exploration of existential themes and moral questioning indicates a philosophical genre.
Religious — The references to God and absolution imply religious undertones.