The Scarlet Hills by Gilbert Parker

Name: The Scarlet Hills
Author: Gilbert Parker

The Scarlet Hills is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a young man named John Graeme who travels to the Canadian wilderness in search of adventure and fortune. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and obstacles, including hostile Native Americans and harsh weather conditions. Despite these difficulties, John perseveres and ultimately finds success in his quest for gold. The novel is a classic example of Canadian literature and has been widely praised for its vivid descriptions of the wilderness and its portrayal of the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Folk, Romance · 102 words

First lines

Brothers, we go to the Scarlet Hills -- (Little gold sun, come out of the dawn.) There we will meet in the cedar groves -- (Shining white dew, come down.) There is a bed where you sleep so sound, The little good folk of the Hills will guard, Till the morning wakes and your love comes home -- (Fly away, heart, to the Scarlet Hills.)

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Work type: Poem
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Folk, Romance, Fantasy
Length: 102 words
Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a lyrical and rhythmic quality, indicative of poetry.
Folk — References to 'little good folk' and natural imagery suggest elements of folklore and myth.
Romance — Mentions of love and longing imply romantic themes.
Fantasy — The presence of mythical elements like 'little good folk' suggests a fantasy genre.