Annunciation by Gilbert Parker
The Annunciation is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a young woman named Mary who lives in a small village in Nazareth during the time of Jesus Christ. The book follows her journey from being an ordinary girl to becoming the mother of God, and explores themes such as faith, sacrifice, and redemption.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1903 · Genre: Religious, Poetry, Historical · 165 words
First lines
I think in that far time when Gabriel came / And gave short speech to Mary sweet and wise, / That when the faint fear faded from her eyes, / And they were filled up with a sudden flame
Of joy bewildering and wonderment; / With reverence the angel in her palm / Laid one white lily, dewy with the balm / Of the Lord's garden; saying: "This is sent
For thine espousal, thou the undefiled; / And it shall bloom till all be consummate."
Lo, then he passed. She, musing where she sate,
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Annunciation is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gilbert Parker, dated 1903 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Poetry, Historical, Inspirational
- Length: 165 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious — The text references the biblical event of the Annunciation, focusing on themes of divine intervention and spiritual revelation.
- Poetry — The writing style is poetic, with structured verses and a focus on imagery and emotion.
- Historical — The content is based on a historical religious event, providing a narrative rooted in historical context.
- Inspirational — The themes of divine purpose and acceptance of God's will offer an inspirational message.
Tags
faith · religion · spirituality · redemption · sacrifice · love · mysticism · hope · divine · humanity · conflict · forgiveness
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- The Power And The Glory (1925)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 1 (1895)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 2 (1904)
- 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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