The Thousand Things
The Thousand Things is a novel by Gilbert Parker that follows the story of a young man named John Dene who travels to Canada in search of adventure and fortune. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and challenges that test his character and resolve. The book explores themes such as ambition, loyalty, and the human spirit.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1906 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Lyric · 155 words
First lines
Here one by one come back the thousand things Which made divinely sweet our intercourse; Love summons them here straightway to divorce The heart from melancholy wanderings.
"Here laid she her white hand upon my arm; To this place came she with slow-gliding grace; Here smiled she up serenely in my face; And these sweet notes she sang me for a charm."
I treasure up her words, and say them o'er With close-shut eyes; with her again I float Upon the Loire; I see the gems she wore,
The ruby shining at her queenly throat; I climb with her again the Pyrenees, And hear her laughter ringing through the trees.
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The Thousand Things is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gilbert Parker, dated 1906 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Lyric, Pastoral
- Length: 155 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th 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 themes revolve around love and personal relationships, central to the romance genre.
- Lyric — The work expresses personal emotions and thoughts, typical of lyric poetry.
- Pastoral — The imagery includes natural settings like the Loire and Pyrenees, aligning with pastoral themes.
Tags
adventure · mystery · romance · historical · drama · conflict · exploration · nature · friendship · courage · identity · society
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)
- All works by Gilbert Parker