Fly Away, my Heart by Gilbert Parker

Name: Fly Away, my Heart
Author: Gilbert Parker

Fly Away, my Heart is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a young woman named Margaret who falls in love with a man named John. The two are separated when John goes off to fight in World War I and Margaret must deal with the challenges of life on her own. The book explores themes of love, loss, and resilience as Margaret navigates the difficulties of war and personal tragedy.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1902 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Adventure · 272 words

First lines

"O traveller, see where the red sparks rise," (Fly away, my heart, fly away) But dark is the mist in the traveller's eyes. (Fly away, my heart, fly away) "O traveller, see far down the gorge, The crimson light from my father's forge-" (Fly away, my heart, fly away)

"O traveller, hear how the anvils ring"; (Fly away, my heart, fly away) But the traveller heard, ah, never a thing: (Fly away, my heart, fly away) "O traveller, loud do the bellows roar, And my father waits by the smithy door-" (Fly away, my heart, fly away)

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Work type: Poem
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1902 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romance, Adventure, Drama
Length: 272 words
Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Genres

Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a rhythmic and repetitive style, characteristic of poetry.
Romance — The theme revolves around love and the emotional journey of the traveller towards his beloved.
Adventure — The narrative involves a journey and the traveller's quest, suggesting elements of adventure.
Drama — The emotional intensity and the dramatic setting of the forge and the traveller's quest contribute to a dramatic tone.