The Crowning by Gilbert Parker
The Crowning is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a young woman named Margaret who becomes involved in political intrigue during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The book explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal as Margaret navigates her way through the dangerous world of court politics.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1904 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Poetry, Adventure · 385 words
First lines
A thousand years of power, A thousand marches done, Lands beyond lands our dower, Flag with no setting sun -- Now to the new King's sealing, Come from the farthest seas, Sons of the croft and sheiling, Sons of the moor and leas --
Those that went from us, daring The wastes and the wilds and the wood: Hither they come to us, sharing Our glory, the call of the blood; Hither they come to the sealing -- They or the seed of them come, Bring the new King the revealing Of continents yesterday dumb.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Poetry, Adventure, Political, Colonial Literature
- Length: 385 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The text references historical themes such as a thousand years of power and the crowning of a new king, suggesting a setting rooted in historical events or periods.
- Poetry — The writing style is poetic, with structured verses and rhyming lines, indicating a focus on lyrical expression.
- Adventure — Mentions of daring journeys, exploration of new lands, and the call of the blood suggest themes of adventure and exploration.
- Political — The text includes themes of allegiance, alliance, and pledging lives to the throne, indicating political undertones.
Tags
historical fiction · adventure · romance · drama · Canada · colonialism · identity · conflict · betrayal · family · loyalty · courage
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- Pierre and his People, Volume 3 (1904)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 4 (1905)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 5 (1904)
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