The Watcher by Gilbert Parker (1907)
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: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- 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.
Tags
mystery · suspense · drama · romance · adventure · psychological · intrigue · character study · conflict · isolation · nature · human emotions
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- 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)
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