The Closed Door by Gilbert Parker
The Closed Door is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a young woman named Margaret who marries a wealthy man and moves to his estate in England. However, she soon discovers that her husband has a dark secret involving a locked door in their home. As Margaret tries to uncover the truth behind this mystery, she becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of intrigue and betrayal. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of keeping secrets.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Drama · 153 words
First lines
It is not so, and so for evermore, / That thou and I must live our lives apart; / I with a patient smother at my heart, / And thy hand resting on a closed door?
What couldst thou ever ask me that I should / Not bend me to achieve thy high behest?
What cannot men achieve with lance in rest / Who carry noble valour in their blood?
And some nobility of high emprise, / Lady, couldst thou make possible in me; / If living 'neath the pureness of thy eyes,
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The Closed Door 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, Romance, Drama, Philosophical
- Length: 153 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 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 meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Romance — The themes revolve around love, longing, and emotional connection, typical of romantic literature.
- Drama — The emotional intensity and exploration of personal conflict suggest elements of drama.
- Philosophical — The text contemplates existential themes and the nature of human relationships, indicative of philosophical literature.
Tags
mystery · suspense · drama · romance · secrets · betrayal · intrigue · relationships · isolation · conflict · emotional · psychological
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- Pierre and his People, Volume 4 (1905)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 5 (1904)
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