Rosleen by Gilbert Parker (1906)

Name: Rosleen
Author: Gilbert Parker

The novel Rosleen tells the story of a young Irish girl who falls in love with an English soldier during the time of the Great Famine. The book explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal against the backdrop of political unrest in Ireland.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1906 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Drama · 279 words

First lines

"She's the darlin' of the parish, she's the pride of Inniskillen; 'Twould make your heart lep up to see her trippin' down the glen; There's not a lad of life and fame that wouldn't take her shillin' And inlist inside her service-did ye hear her laugh- in' then?

Did ye see her with her hand in mine the day that Clancy married?

Ah, darlin', how we footed it-the grass it was so green!

And when the neighbours wandered home, I was the guest that tarried, An hour plucked from Paradise -- come back to me, Rosleen!

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1906 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction
Length: 279 words
Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on rhythm and rhyme, characteristic of poetic works.
Romance — The narrative centers around themes of love, longing, and heartbreak, which are central to the romance genre.
Drama — The emotional intensity and personal conflict depicted in the narrative align with dramatic storytelling.
Historical Fiction — References to specific locations and historical elements, such as the regiment and enlistment, suggest a historical context.