The Chart by Gilbert Parker (1904)

The Chart is a novel written by Gilbert Parker and published in 1904. It tells the story of a young man named John Hampden who becomes involved in a plot to overthrow the government of Canada. The book explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and political intrigue.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1904 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Nature · 161 words

First lines

Then came in further years the virgin sight / Of the live sea; the sea that marches down, / With sunny phalanxes and flags of foam, / To match its puissance with earth's awful might.

Far off the purple mist drew into mist, / As thought melts into endless thought, and round / The rim of the sheer world was heard a sound, / Floating through palpitating amethyst.

And through the varying waste of elements / There passed a sail, which caught the opposing wind, / Triumphant, as an army in its tents

Beholds the foe it, conquering, left behind.

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The Chart is listed on Textopian as a poem by Gilbert Parker, dated 1904 CE.

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• Work type: Poem
• Author: Gilbert Parker
• Date: 1904 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Nature, Adventure
• Length: 161 words
• Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

• Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on imagery and metaphor, characteristic of poetry.
• Philosophical — The themes explore existential questions and reflections on life, akin to philosophical literature.
• Nature — The vivid descriptions of the sea and natural elements suggest a strong focus on nature.
• Adventure — The imagery of a sail and conquering suggests elements of adventure and exploration.

Tags

adventure · mystery · suspense · romance · historical · drama · exploration · conflict · betrayal · friendship · survival · secrets

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