Summer is Come by Gilbert Parker

Name: Summer is Come
Author: Gilbert Parker

The novel Summer is Come follows the story of a young woman named Margaret who returns to her hometown after years away. She finds that much has changed, including the people she once knew and loved. As she navigates this new world, she must confront her own past and find a way forward in life.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1920 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Pastoral · 145 words

First lines

Summer is come; the corn is in the ear, The haze is swimming where the beeches stand; Summer is come, though winter months be here -- My love is summer passing through the land.

Summer is come; I hear the skylarks sing, The honeysuckle flaunts it to the bees; Summer is come, and 'tis not yet the spring -- My love is summer blessing all she sees.

Summer is come; I see an open door, A sweet hand beckons, and I know That, winter or summer, I shall go forth no more -- My heart is homing where her summer-roses grow.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1920 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romance, Pastoral
Length: 145 words
Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
Romance — The theme revolves around love and affection, as indicated by the repeated references to 'my love' and the emotional tone.
Pastoral — The imagery of nature, such as corn, skylarks, and honeysuckle, aligns with the pastoral tradition of celebrating rural life and landscapes.