The Weavers, Book 5

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 · 5 chapters · 15,894 words

First lines

"And Mario can soothe with a tenor note The souls in purgatory."

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Gilbert Parker
• Date: 1907 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Drama, Political
• Length: 15,894 words
• Structure: 5 chapters, 193 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Discussion starters

• What should a reader notice first when entering The Weavers, Book 5?
• How does this novel by Gilbert Parker fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
• Where does Historical Fiction first become important in the reading?

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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, focusing on relationships and emotional connections between characters.
• Adventure — The story involves adventurous elements, with characters embarking on journeys and facing challenges.
• Drama — The book contains dramatic elements, with intense character development and emotional conflicts.

Tags

historical fiction · Canadian literature · 19th century · social issues · family saga · cultural identity · immigration · community · struggle · love · betrayal · resilience

Contents

• The Flight of the Wounded
• "is it Always so -- in Life?"
• The Flying Shuttle
• Jasper Kimber Speaks
• Faith Journeys to London

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