The Going of the White Swan

Name: The Going of the White Swan
Author: Gilbert Parker

The Going of the White Swan is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a young woman named Margaret who falls in love with a man named John, but their relationship is complicated by his involvement with another woman. The book explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1904 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama · 7 chapters · 6,833 words

First lines

"Why don't she come back, father?"

The man shook his head, his hand fumbled with the wolfskin robe covering the child, and he made no reply.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1904 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Religious Fiction, Psychological Fiction
Length: 6,833 words
Structure: 7 chapters, 172 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The setting and characters reflect a specific historical period, with detailed descriptions of life in the northern wilderness.
Adventure — The narrative includes elements of survival, wilderness, and encounters with wild animals, typical of adventure stories.
Drama — The story focuses on intense emotional conflicts, family dynamics, and personal struggles.
Religious Fiction — Themes of faith, redemption, and religious symbolism are central to the plot and character development.