At the Play by Gilbert Parker (1897)
The story follows the life of a young man named John who grows up in a small town and dreams of becoming an actor. He eventually moves to London and becomes successful, but his success comes at a cost. The novel explores themes of ambition, love, and sacrifice.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1897 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Drama · 152 words
First lines
I felt her fan my shoulder touch to-night.
Soft act, faint touch, no meaning did it bear / To any save myself, who felt the air / Of a new feeling cross my soul's clear sight.
To me what matter that the players played!
They grew upon the instant like the toys / Which dance before the sight of idle boys; / I could not hear the laughter that they made.
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Romance — The theme revolves around romantic feelings and emotional experiences, as indicated by the personal and intimate reflections of the narrator.
- Drama — The setting involves a theatrical play, and the narrative explores dramatic elements through the interaction between the narrator and the environment.
Tags
theater · drama · performance · romance · conflict · relationships · society · entertainment · characters · dialogue · emotions · plot
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Drama
- Length: 152 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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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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