Farcalladen Rise by Gilbert Parker

Name: Farcalladen Rise
Author: Gilbert Parker

Farcalladen Rise is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a young man named Farcalladen who rises from humble beginnings to become a successful businessman. The book explores themes of ambition, success, and the American Dream.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1904 · Genre: Poetry, Adventure, Historical · 298 words

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Oh, it's down the long side of Farcalladen Rise, With the knees pressing hard to the saddle, my men; With the sparks from the hoofs giving light to the eyes, And our hearts beating hard as we rode to the glen!

And it's back with the ring of the chain and the spur, And it's back with the sun on the hill and the moor, And it's back is the thought sets my pulses astir, -- But I'll never go back to Farcalladen more!

Oh, it's down the long side of Farcalladen Rise, And it's swift as an arrow and straight as a spear, And it's keen as the frost when the summer-time dies, That we rode to the glen, and with never a fear.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1904 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Adventure, Historical, Romance, Tragedy
Length: 298 words
Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a rhythmic and lyrical quality, characteristic of poetry.
Adventure — The narrative involves a dynamic and thrilling ride, suggesting themes of adventure and exploration.
Historical — References to Donegal and Irishmen imply a historical context, potentially reflecting historical events or settings.
Romance — Mentions of lasses and emotional reflections suggest underlying romantic elements.