Aloes and Myrrh by Gilbert Parker

Name: Aloes and Myrrh
Author: Gilbert Parker

Aloes and Myrrh is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of two lovers who are separated by their families' feuds. The book explores themes of love, betrayal, and forgiveness as the characters navigate the complexities of their relationships.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1906 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Tragedy · 468 words

First lines

Dead, with the dew on your brow, Dead, with the may in your face, Dead: and here, true to my vow, I, who have won in the race, Weave you a chaplet of song Wet with the spray and the rime Blown from your love that was strong -- Stronger than Time.

August it was, and the sun Streamed through the pines of the west; There were two then -- there is one; Flown is the bird from the nest; And it is August again, But, from this uttermost sea, Rises the mist of my pain -- You are set free.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1906 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Tragedy, Elegy, Symbolism
Length: 468 words
Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm, meter, and imagery, characteristic of poetry.
Romantic — Themes of love, loss, and devotion are central, reflecting the emotional intensity typical of romantic literature.
Tragedy — The narrative revolves around death and mourning, elements commonly found in tragic literature.
Elegy — The work serves as a lament for the dead, fitting the traditional form and purpose of an elegy.