The Lily Flower by Gilbert Parker
The Lily Flower is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a young woman named Lily who lives in a small town in Canada during the late 19th century. The book follows her journey as she navigates through life, love, and loss while trying to find her place in the world. Along the way, she encounters various obstacles that test her strength and resilience, but ultimately she emerges stronger than ever before.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1905 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Tragedy · 60 words
First lines
Oh, love, it is a lily flower, (Sing, my captain, sing, my lady! ) The sword shall cleave it, Life shall leave it -- Who shall know the hour? (Sing, my lady, still! )
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The Lily Flower is listed on Textopian as a poem by Gilbert Parker, dated 1905 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Tragedy, Symbolism
- Length: 60 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a lyrical and rhythmic quality, indicative of poetry.
- Romance — The mention of love as a central theme suggests a focus on romantic elements.
- Tragedy — The imagery of a sword cleaving a lily and life leaving it implies themes of loss and tragedy.
- Symbolism — The lily flower is used as a symbol, suggesting deeper meanings beyond the literal text.
Tags
romance · drama · love · nature · relationships · conflict · identity · self-discovery · family · loss · redemption · courage
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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