There is an Orchard
The novel tells the story of a young man named John Orchard who inherits his family's apple orchard in rural Ontario and must navigate the challenges of running a business while also dealing with personal relationships. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about hard work, perseverance, and the importance of community.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1904 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Pastoral · 219 words
First lines
There is an orchard beyond the sea, And high is the orchard wall; And ripe is the fruit in the orchard tree -- Oh, my love is fair and tall!
There is an orchard beyond the sea, And joy to its haven hies; And a white hand opens its gate to me -- Oh, deep are my true love's eyes!
There is an orchard beyond the sea, Its flowers the brown bee sips; But the stateliest flower is all for me -- Oh, sweet are my true love's lips!
There is an orchard beyond the sea, Where the soft delights do roam; To the Great Delight I have bent my knee -- Oh, good is my true love's home!
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Pastoral
- Length: 219 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Romance — The themes revolve around love and admiration, focusing on the speaker's affection for their beloved.
- Pastoral — The imagery of orchards, flowers, and nature suggests a pastoral setting, emphasizing the beauty of the natural world.
Tags
nature · love · loss · romance · friendship · self-discovery · conflict · family · identity · memory · growth · secrets
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)
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