The Yellow Swan by Gilbert Parker

Name: The Yellow Swan
Author: Gilbert Parker

The Yellow Swan is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a young woman named Margaret who falls in love with a man named John. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that John is already married to another woman. The book explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption as Margaret struggles to come to terms with her feelings for John and his past mistakes.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1897 · Genre: Poetry, Fantasy, Romance · 595 words

First lines

In the flash of the singing dawn, At the door of the Great One, The joy of his lodge knelt down, Knelt down, and her hair in the sun Shone like showering dust, And her eyes were as eyes of the fawn.

And she cried to her lord, "O my lord, O my life, From the desert I come; From the hills of the Dawn."

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The Yellow Swan is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gilbert Parker, dated 1897 CE.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1897 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Fantasy, Romance, Adventure, Mystery
Length: 595 words
Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a rhythmic and lyrical quality, characteristic of poetry.
Fantasy — The narrative includes mythical elements such as the Yellow Swan and references to gods, suggesting a fantastical setting.
Romance — The interaction between the characters involves themes of love and devotion, typical of romantic literature.
Adventure — The mention of a journey and quest-like elements, such as following a trail, align with adventure themes.