No Man's Land by Gilbert Parker
No Man's Land is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of two families in Canada during the late 1800s. The book explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal as the characters navigate their way through life on the frontier.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1908 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Pastoral · 224 words
First lines
Oh, we have been a-maying, dear, beyond the city gates, The little city set upon a hill; And we have seen the jocund smile upon the lips of Fate, And we have known the splendours of our will.
Oh, we have wandered far, my dear, and we have loved apace; A little hut we built upon the sand, The sun without to lighten it, within, your golden face, -- O happy dream, O happy No Man's Land!
The pleasant furniture of spring was set in all the fields, And gay and wholesome were the herbs and flowers; Our simple cloth of love was spread with all that nature yields, And frugal only were the passing hours.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Pastoral, Fantasy
- Length: 224 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a rhythmic and lyrical quality, characteristic of poetry.
- Romance — The themes of love and companionship are central, focusing on a romantic relationship.
- Pastoral — The setting and imagery emphasize nature and rural life, typical of pastoral literature.
- Fantasy — The concept of 'No Man's Land' suggests an idealized, dream-like place, aligning with fantasy elements.
Tags
war · conflict · humanity · sacrifice · courage · survival · friendship · loyalty · betrayal · love · loss · identity
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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