The Twilight of Love

Name: The Twilight of Love
Author: Gilbert Parker

The Twilight of Love is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of two lovers who are separated by fate and circumstance. The book follows their journey through life, as they struggle to find each other again. Along the way, they face many challenges and obstacles, but ultimately their love for one another prevails.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1904 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical · 184 words

First lines

Adieu! and the sun goes awearily down, The mist creeps up o'er the sleepy town, The white sails bend to the shuddering mere, And the reapers have reaped, and the night is here.

Adieu! and the years are a broken song, The right grows weak in the strife with wrong, The lilies of love have a crimson stain, And the old days never will come again.

Adieu! where the mountains afar are dim 'Neath the tremulous tread of the seraphim, Shall not our querulous hearts prevail, That have prayed for the peace of the Holy Grail?

Adieu! Some time shall the veil between The things that are, and that might have been Be folded back for our eyes to see, And the meaning of all be clear to me.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1904 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical, Historical
Length: 184 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 rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
Romance — Themes of love and longing are central, as indicated by references to 'lilies of love' and emotional farewells.
Philosophical — The text explores existential themes and questions about life, time, and understanding, as seen in the contemplation of 'the meaning of all'.
Historical — References to 'the old days' and 'the Holy Grail' suggest a connection to historical or legendary contexts.