Pisgah by Gilbert Parker (1897)

Name: Pisgah
Author: Gilbert Parker

The novel Pisgah by Gilbert Parker tells the story of a young man named John who leaves his home in England to seek adventure and fortune in America during the late 1800s. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and challenges that test his character and resolve. Ultimately, he finds success and happiness through hard work and perseverance.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1897 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Spiritual · 162 words

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Behold, now, I have touched the highest point In my existence. When I turn my eyes Backward to scan my outlived agonies, I feel God's finger touch me, to anoint

With this sweet Present the ungenerous Past, With love the wounds that struck stark in my soul; With hope life's aching restlessness and dole; To show me place to anchor in at last.

Like to a mother bending o'er the bed Where sleeps, death-silent, one that left her side Ere he had reached the flow of manhood's tide,

So stood I by my life whence Life had fled.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1897 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Spiritual, Romantic
Length: 162 words
Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
Philosophical — The themes explore existential reflections and the human condition, typical of philosophical literature.
Spiritual — The text includes references to divine intervention and spiritual awakening, aligning with spiritual literature.
Romantic — The presence of love as a transformative force suggests elements of romantic literature.