Good was the Fight by Gilbert Parker

Name: Good was the Fight
Author: Gilbert Parker

The novel Good was the Fight by Gilbert Parker tells the story of a young man named John Gore who becomes involved in the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. The book follows his journey from England to France, where he fights for the cause of liberty and justice. Along the way, he encounters love, loss, and betrayal, but ultimately emerges as a heroic figure.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1908 · Genre: Poetry, Drama, Romance · 176 words

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How have I toiled, how have I set my face Fair to the swords! No man could say I quailed; Ne'er did I falter; I dare not to have failed, I dare not to have dropped from out the race.

Good was the fight -- good, till a piteous dream Crept from some direful covert of despair; Showed me your look, that look so true and fair, Distant and bleak; for me no more to gleam.

Then was I driven back upon my soul, Then came dark moments; lady, then I drew Forth from its place the round unfathomed bowl

Of sorrow, and from it I quaffed to you; Speaking as men speak who have lost Their hearts' last prize -- and dare not count the cost.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1908 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Drama, Romance, Tragedy
Length: 176 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
Drama — The themes of struggle, despair, and emotional conflict suggest dramatic elements.
Romance — The mention of a 'lady' and 'hearts' last prize' indicates romantic themes.
Tragedy — The tone of loss and sorrow aligns with the characteristics of a tragic narrative.