L'Empereur, Mort (M. H., Aged Five)
L'Empereur, Mort (M. H., Aged Five) by Gilbert Parker is a novel set in the late 19th century that follows the life of an emperor who has recently passed away. The story explores themes of power, politics, and mortality as it delves into the inner workings of the imperial court.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1902 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Tragedy · 207 words
First lines
My dear, I was thy lover, / A man of spring-time years; / I sang thee songs, gave gifts and songs most poor, / But they were signs; and now, for evermore, / Thou farest forth! My heart is full of tears, / My dear, my very dear.
My dear, I was thy lover, / I wrote thee on my shield, / I cried thy name in goodly fealty, / Thy champion I. And now, no more for me / Thy face, thy smile: thou goest far afield, / My dear, my very dear.
My dear, I am thy lover: / Afield thy spirit goes, / And thou shalt find that Inn of God's delight, / Where thou wilt wait for us who say good night, / To thy sweet soul. The rest -- the rest, God knows, / My dear, my dear!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Tragedy, Drama
- Length: 207 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on lyrical expression and emotional depth.
- Romance — The themes revolve around love, devotion, and longing, characteristic of romantic literature.
- Tragedy — The narrative conveys a sense of loss and mourning, typical of tragic themes.
- Drama — The emotional intensity and personal conflict suggest dramatic elements.
Tags
empire · death · childhood · loss · grief · memory · nostalgia · family · identity · innocence · historical fiction · coming of age
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- Pierre and his People, Volume 1 (1895)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 2 (1904)
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- Pierre and his People, Volume 4 (1905)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 5 (1904)
- A Romany of the Snows, Volume 1 (1897)
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