Captivity by Gilbert Parker (1906)

The novel Captivity, written by Gilbert Parker, tells the story of a young woman named Marion who is taken captive during the French and Indian War in North America. The book follows her journey through various hardships and struggles as she tries to survive and find her way back home. Along the way, she meets several interesting characters and learns valuable lessons about life and humanity.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1906 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical · 165 words

First lines

Nay, lady, though I love thee, I make pause Before thy question, and know naught to say; Art cannot teach me to define the way, Love led me, nor e'en register Love's cause.

It can but blazon in this verse of mine What love does for me; what from Love it gains; What is its quickening; but it refrains From divination where thy merits shine.

Canst thou, indeed, not tell what wrought in thee To bring me as a captive to thy feet?

Canst thou not say, "Twas this that made decree

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Captivity is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gilbert Parker, dated 1906 CE.

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• Work type: Short story
• Author: Gilbert Parker
• Date: 1906 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical
• Length: 165 words
• Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on meter and rhyme.
• Romance — The theme revolves around love and emotional connection between individuals.
• Philosophical — The text explores abstract concepts such as love's cause and the nature of emotional bonds.

Tags

adventure · historical · drama · romance · survival · conflict · exploration · nature · indigenous · cultural · identity · sacrifice

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