O Flower of all the World
The novel O Flower of all the World by Gilbert Parker tells the story of a young woman named Rosalind who falls in love with a man named John, but their relationship is complicated by class differences and family expectations. The book explores themes of love, loyalty, and social mobility in early 20th century England.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1905 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Pastoral · 172 words
First lines
O flower of all the world, O flower of all, The garden where thou dwellest is so fair, Thou art so goodly, and so queenly tall, Thy sweetness scatters sweetness everywhere, O flower of all!
O flower of all the years, O flower of all, A day beside thee is a day of days; Thy voice is softer than the throstle's call, There is not song enough to sing thy praise, O flower of all!
O flower of all the years, O flower of all, I seek thee in thy garden, and I dare To love thee; and though my deserts be small, Thou art the only flower I would wear, O flower of all!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Pastoral
- Length: 172 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on lyrical expression and rhythm.
- Romance — The themes revolve around love and admiration, central to romantic literature.
- Pastoral — The setting and imagery evoke a natural, garden-like environment typical of pastoral themes.
Tags
love · nature · romance · adventure · drama · conflict · identity · loss · friendship · courage · self-discovery · betrayal
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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