The Watcher by Gilbert Parker (1907)

Name: The Watcher
Author: Gilbert Parker

The Watcher is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a man named John Fraser who becomes obsessed with a woman he sees through his telescope. The book explores themes of voyeurism, obsession, and the dangers of unchecked desire.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Spiritual, Philosophical · 148 words

First lines

As the wave to the shore, as the dew to the leaf, As the breeze to the flower, As the scent of a rose to the heart of a child, As the rain to the dusty land -- My heart goeth out unto Thee -- unto Thee!

The night is far spent and the day is at hand.

As the song of a bird to the call of a star, As the sun to the eye, As the anvil of man to the hammers of God, As the snow to the earth -- Is my word unto Thy word -- to Thy word!

The night is far spent and the day is at hand

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The Watcher is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gilbert Parker, dated 1907 CE.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Spiritual, Philosophical, Romantic
Length: 148 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Poetry — The text is structured in a poetic form with rhythmic and metaphorical language.
Spiritual — The themes suggest a spiritual or religious contemplation, with references to divine or higher powers.
Philosophical — The work explores existential themes and the relationship between the self and the universe.
Romantic — The language and imagery evoke a sense of longing and emotional depth, characteristic of romantic literature.