The Weavers, Book 4

Name: The Weavers, Book 4
Author: Gilbert Parker

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 published in 1907 and received critical acclaim for its vivid portrayal of rural life and its insightful commentary on the changing nature of society at the turn of the century.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1907 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 7 chapters · 28,686 words

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Laughing to himself, Higli Pasha sat with the stem of a narghileh in his mouth. His big shoulders kept time to the quivering of his fat stomach. He was sitting in a small court-yard of Nahoum Pasha's palace, waiting for its owner to appear. Meanwhile he exercised a hilarious patience. The years had changed him little since he had been sent on that expedition against the southern tribes which followed hard on David's appointment to office. As David had expected, few of the traitorous officers returned. Diaz had ignominiously died of the bite of a tarantula before a blow had been struck, but Higli had gratefully received a slight wound in the first encounter, which enabled him to beat a safe retreat to Cairo. He alone of the chief of the old conspirators was left. Achmet was still at the Place of Lepers, and the old nest of traitors was scattered for ever.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Drama, Political
Length: 28,686 words
Structure: 7 chapters, 451 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a historical context, with events and characters influenced by real historical settings and occurrences.
Romance — The plot includes significant romantic elements and relationships that drive the story forward.
Adventure — The storyline involves adventurous undertakings and explorations, contributing to the dynamic progression of the plot.
Drama — The book contains dramatic elements, with intense character interactions and emotional conflicts.