Little Garaine by Gilbert Parker
Little Garaine is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a young girl named Garaine who lives in a small village in France during the French Revolution. The book follows her journey from childhood to adulthood as she navigates the tumultuous political climate and struggles to find her place in the world. Along the way, she encounters love, loss, and betrayal, but ultimately emerges stronger and wiser for her experiences.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1894 · Genre: Fantasy, Poetry, Children's Literature · 237 words
First lines
"Where do the stars grow, little Garaine?
The garden of moons, is it far away?
The orchard of suns, my little Garaine, Will you take us there some day?"
"If you shut your eyes," quoth little Garaine, "I will show you the way to go To the orchard of suns and the garden of moons And the field where the stars do grow.
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Little Garaine is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gilbert Parker, dated 1894 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Poetry, Children's Literature, Adventure
- Length: 237 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The text references fantastical elements such as the 'garden of moons,' 'orchard of suns,' and 'field where the stars do grow,' indicating a setting beyond the real world.
- Poetry — The structure and style of the text, with its rhythmic and rhyming lines, suggest a poetic form.
- Children's Literature — The narrative voice and whimsical imagery are characteristic of stories aimed at a younger audience.
- Adventure — The mention of a journey to fantastical places and the presence of guardians and obstacles imply an adventurous theme.
Tags
adventure · romance · drama · coming of age · friendship · family · identity · nature · conflict · courage · self-discovery · 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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