Unchanged by Gilbert Parker (1906)
The novel Unchanged, written by Gilbert Parker, tells the story of a young man named John who returns to his hometown after years away and discovers that everything has changed. The book explores themes of identity, belonging, and the passage of time.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1906 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Drama · 166 words
First lines
But you are here unchanged. You say not so In words, but when you placed your hands in mine; But when I saw the same old glory shine Within your eyes, I read it; and I know.
And when those hands ran up along my arm, And rested on my shoulder for a space, A sacred inquisition in your face, To read my heart, how could I doubt that charm,
That truth ineffable! -- I set my soul In hazard to a farthing, that you kept The faith, with pride unspeakable, the whole
Course of those years in which communion slept.
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Unchanged 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, Romance, Drama
- Length: 166 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 a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Romance — The themes of love, emotional connection, and personal relationships are central to the text.
- Drama — The text explores intense emotional experiences and personal conflicts, typical of dramatic literature.
Tags
love · loss · identity · change · relationships · conflict · self-discovery · nostalgia · family · betrayal · redemption · courage
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- 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)
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