In Maytime by Gilbert Parker (1895)
Maytime is a novel written by Gilbert Parker and published in 1907. The story follows the life of a young woman named May who lives in a small town in Canada during the late 1800s. Throughout the book, May faces various challenges and obstacles as she navigates her way through life.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1895 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Nature · 407 words
First lines
The apple blossoms glisten Within the crowned trees; The meadow grasses listen The din of busy bees; The wayward, woodland singer Carols along the leas, Not loth to be the bringer Of summer fantasies.
But you and I who never Meet now but for regret, Forever and forever, Though flower-bonds were set In Maytime, if you wonder That falling leaves are ours, Yours was it cast asunder, Mine are the faded flowers.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Nature, Melancholy
- Length: 407 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm, meter, and imagery, characteristic of poetry.
- Romance — Themes of love, regret, and emotional relationships are central to the narrative.
- Nature — The text includes vivid descriptions of natural elements like apple blossoms, bees, and landscapes, emphasizing the connection to nature.
- Melancholy — The tone is reflective and sorrowful, focusing on themes of loss and unfulfilled desires.
Tags
romance · drama · nature · love · conflict · identity · relationships · historical · Canadian literature · coming of age · family · loss
More by Gilbert Parker
- The Power And The Glory (1925)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 1 (1895)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 2 (1904)
- 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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