The Sealing by Gilbert Parker (1904)
The Sealing is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a young man named John Gore who becomes involved in the seal hunting industry in Canada during the late 1800s. The book explores themes of adventure, survival, and the harsh realities of life on the frontier.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1904 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Adventure · 149 words
First lines
But yestermorn my marshalled hopes were held / Upon the verge of august pilgrimage; / To-day I am as birds that leave the cage / To seek green fastnesses they knew of eld;
To-day I am as one who hides his face / Within his golden beaver, and whose hand / Clenches with pride his tried and conquering brand, / Ay, as a hunter mounted for the chase.
For, see: upon my lips I carry now / A touch that speaks reveille to my soul; / I have a dispensation large enow
To enfold the world and circumscribe each pole.
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The Sealing is listed on Textopian as a novel by Gilbert Parker, dated 1904 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Adventure, Historical
- Length: 149 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Romance — The narrative includes themes of love and personal connection, as suggested by the intimate and emotional language.
- Adventure — The imagery of a hunter and a journey suggests elements of adventure and exploration.
- Historical — The use of archaic language and references to traditional imagery imply a historical setting or influence.
Tags
adventure · mystery · romance · historical · drama · suspense · conflict · nature · exploration · survival · love · betrayal
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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)
- A Romany of the Snows, Volume 1 (1897)
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