The Weavers, Book 6

Name: The Weavers, Book 6
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 · 3 chapters · 22,928 words

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It was as though she had gone to sleep the night before, and waked again upon this scene unchanged, brilliant, full of colour, a chaos of decoration -- confluences of noisy, garish streams of life, eddies of petty labour. Craftsmen crowded one upon the other in dark bazaars; merchants chattered and haggled on their benches; hawkers clattered and cried their wares. It was a people that lived upon the streets, for all the houses seemed empty and forsaken. The sais ran before the Pasha's carriage, the donkey-boys shrieked for their right of way, a train of camels calmly forced its passage through the swirling crowds, supercilious and heavy- laden.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Drama, Political
Length: 22,928 words
Structure: 3 chapters, 375 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, 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.