Too Soon Away by Gilbert Parker
Too Soon Away is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a young man named John Hampden who leaves his home in England to seek adventure and fortune in the New World. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and obstacles, including conflicts with Native Americans and rival settlers. The book explores themes of identity, belonging, and the search for meaning in life.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1906 · Genre: Poetry, Drama, Romance · 152 words
First lines
Have I then found thee but to lose thee, friend?
But touched thee ere thou vanished from my gaze?
And when my soul is struggling from the maze Of many conflicts, must our converse end?
Across the empty space that now shall spread Between us, shall I never go to thee?
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Too Soon Away is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gilbert Parker, dated 1906 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Drama, Romance, Philosophical
- Length: 152 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Drama — The themes of loss, longing, and emotional conflict suggest dramatic elements.
- Romance — The expression of deep affection and emotional connection indicates romantic themes.
- Philosophical — The introspective nature and existential questions reflect philosophical undertones.
Tags
love · loss · grief · romance · heartbreak · nostalgia · relationships · family · separation · memory · longing · sacrifice
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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