The Children by Gilbert Parker
The Children is a novel written by Gilbert Parker and published in 1907. The story follows the lives of two families living in a small Canadian town during the late 1800s. One family, the Lesters, are wealthy and influential while the other, the Carters, are poor and struggling to make ends meet. As the children of both families grow up together, they experience love, heartbreak, tragedy, and triumph as they navigate their way through life. The novel explores themes such as class differences, social mobility, and the power of friendship.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Children's Literature, Pastoral · 604 words
First lines
Mark the faces of the children Flooded with sweet innocence!
God's smile on their foreheads glisten Ere their heart-strings have grown tense.
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The Children is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gilbert Parker, dated 1907 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Children's Literature, Pastoral, Philosophical
- Length: 604 words
- Structure: 1 section, 20 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and imagery, characteristic of poetry.
- Children's Literature — The themes and imagery revolve around children, innocence, and childhood experiences.
- Pastoral — The text includes vivid descriptions of nature and idyllic rural settings, typical of pastoral literature.
- Philosophical — The text explores deeper themes of innocence, time, and existential wonder, which are common in philosophical works.
Tags
children · family · growth · adventure · friendship · imagination · innocence · nature · community · conflict · love · loss
More by Gilbert Parker
- The Power And The Glory (1925)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 1 (1895)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 2 (1904)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 3 (1904)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 4 (1905)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 5 (1904)
- A Romany of the Snows, Volume 1 (1897)
- A Romany of the Snows, Volume 2 (1907)
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