Ararat by Gilbert Parker (1903)

Name: Ararat
Author: Gilbert Parker

The novel Ararat by Gilbert Parker tells the story of a young man named John who sets out to find his father's lost gold mine in the Canadian wilderness. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and meets interesting characters, including an old prospector named Pete and a beautiful woman named Mary. The book is set against the backdrop of the Klondike Gold Rush and explores themes of adventure, love, and redemption.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Religious · 153 words

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What marvel that the soul of youth should cry, "Man builds his temples 'tween me and the face Of Him whom I would seek; I cannot trace His purpose in their shadow, nor descry

The wisdom absolute? " What marvel that, With yearning impotent, ay, impotent Beyond all measure! his full faith was spent, And for his soul there rose no Ararat?

Yet out upon the sun-drawn sensate sea Of elemental pain, there came a word As if from Him who travelled Galilee,

As fair as any Zion ever heard.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Religious, Romantic
Length: 153 words
Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
Philosophical — The themes explore existential questions and the search for divine purpose, typical of philosophical literature.
Religious — References to biblical figures and spiritual longing suggest a religious undertone.
Romantic — The mention of 'my lady' and the voice of Love indicates elements of romantic themes.