The Weavers, Book 1
The Weavers is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a group of weavers in a small French village during the Industrial Revolution. The book explores themes of social change, class conflict, and the impact of technology on traditional ways of life. It was first published in 1907 and has been widely praised for its vivid descriptions of rural life and its insightful commentary on the human condition.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1892 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance · 4 chapters · 12,594 words
First lines
The village lay in a valley which had been the bed of a great river in the far-off days when Ireland, Wales and Brittany were joined together and the Thames flowed into the Seine. The place had never known turmoil or stir. For generations it had lived serenely.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance, Adventure, Religious Fiction
- Length: 12,594 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 188 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set against a backdrop of historical events, such as the massacre of Christians in Damascus, and incorporates real historical figures and settings.
- Drama — The story is driven by intense personal and social conflicts, including family secrets, religious tensions, and personal redemption.
- Romance — There are elements of romantic tension and relationships that influence the characters' decisions and the plot's progression.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey to a foreign land, facing challenges and seeking to fulfill a personal mission.
Tags
historical fiction · adventure · romance · drama · family saga · 19th century · Canada · Indigenous culture · colonialism · social issues · identity · conflict
Contents
- As the Spirit Moved
- The Gates of the World
- Banished
- The Call
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