The Fates Laugh by Gilbert Parker

Name: The Fates Laugh
Author: Gilbert Parker

The Fates Laugh is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of two brothers who are separated at birth and reunited years later in a dramatic turn of events. The book explores themes of fate, destiny, and the power of love to overcome adversity.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1906 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Romantic · 159 words

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I did not will this thing. I set my face / Towards duty and my art; I was alone.

How knew I thou shouldst roll away the stone / From hopes long buried, by thy tender grace?

What does it matter that we make resolve?

The Fates laugh at us as they sit and spin; / We cannot tell what Good is, or what Sin, / Or why old faiths in mist of pain dissolve.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1906 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Romantic, Drama, Classical
Length: 159 words
Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
Philosophical — The themes explore existential questions about fate, duty, and the nature of good and evil.
Romantic — The narrative includes elements of love and emotional introspection, central to romantic literature.
Drama — The text presents a dramatic tension between personal resolve and the whims of fate.