Remedial by Gilbert Parker (1902)
The novel Remedial by Gilbert Parker tells the story of a young man named John who struggles to find his place in society after being discharged from the army due to an injury. He eventually finds work as a teacher and falls in love with one of his students, but their relationship is complicated by social expectations and class differences. The novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the struggle for personal fulfillment.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1902 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Drama · 417 words
First lines
Well it has come and has gone, I have some pride, you the same; You will scarce put willow on, I will have buried a name.
A stone, "Hic Jacet" -- no more; Let the world wonder at will; You have the key to the door, I have the cenotaph still.
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Remedial is listed on Textopian as a poem by Gilbert Parker, dated 1902 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Drama, Philosophical, Psychological
- Length: 417 words
- Structure: 1 section, 16 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Romance — Themes of love, loss, and emotional conflict are central to the narrative.
- Drama — The text explores intense emotional experiences and interpersonal relationships.
- Philosophical — The work reflects on existential themes and the nature of human emotions.
Tags
drama · romance · redemption · self-discovery · conflict · relationships · personal growth · society · struggle · forgiveness · identity · love
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- Pierre and his People, Volume 4 (1905)
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