My Little Tender Heart
My Little Tender Heart is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a young girl named Mary who grows up in a small town in Canada during the late 19th century. The book follows her journey from childhood to adulthood as she navigates the challenges and joys of life, including love, loss, and personal growth. Along the way, Mary learns important lessons about friendship, family, and the power of forgiveness.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1903 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Poetry · 256 words
First lines
My little tender heart, O gai, vive le roi!
My little tender heart, O gai, vive le roi! 'Tis for a grand baron, Vive le roi, la reine! 'Tis for a grand baron, Vive Napoleon!
My mother promised it, O gai, vive le roi!
My mother promised it, O gai, vive le roi!
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My Little Tender Heart is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gilbert Parker, dated 1903 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Poetry, War
- Length: 256 words
- Structure: 1 section, 16 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The text references historical figures and events, such as Napoleon, indicating a setting in a specific historical period.
- Romance — The narrative involves themes of love and marriage, as suggested by the promise of a heart to a grand baron.
- Poetry — The structure and style of the text are lyrical and repetitive, resembling a poem or song.
- War — Mentions of going to war and bringing back gold and silver suggest themes related to military conflict.
Tags
love · heartbreak · romance · friendship · loss · emotional · nostalgia · family · growth · self-discovery · sacrifice · hope
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)
- All works by Gilbert Parker