Love's Usury by Gilbert Parker

Name: Love's Usury
Author: Gilbert Parker

Love's Usury is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a young man named John Dene who falls in love with a woman named Margaret. The book explores themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption as John struggles to reconcile his feelings for Margaret with his duty to his family and country.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1894 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical · 151 words

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Here count I over all the gentle deeds Which thou hast done; here summon I thy words, Sweeter to me than sweetest song of birds; That came like grace immortal to my needs.

Love's usury has reckoned such a sum Of my indebtedness, that I can make No lien large enough to overtake Its value -- and before it I am dumb!

Yet, O my gracious, most kind creditor, I would not owe to thee one item less We cannot give the sun requital for

Its liberal light; our office is to bless.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1894 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical, Classical
Length: 151 words
Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
Romance — The themes revolve around love and emotional indebtedness, central to romantic literature.
Philosophical — The text explores abstract concepts such as indebtedness and gratitude, indicative of philosophical inquiry.
Classical — The style and language reflect a classical approach, with formal diction and references to celestial imagery.