Where Shall we Betake Us?
The novel Where Shall We Betake Us? by Gilbert Parker follows the story of a group of people who are forced to flee their homes during the French Revolution and seek refuge in England. The main characters include a nobleman, his wife, and their daughter, as well as a young man named Jean-Paul who becomes involved with them. Throughout the novel, the characters struggle to adapt to their new surroundings while also dealing with personal conflicts and romantic entanglements.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1902 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical · 114 words
First lines
"Where shall we betake us when the day's work is over? (Ah, red is the rose-bush in the lane.) Happy is the maid that knows the footstep of her lover -- (Sing the song, the Eden song, again.) Who shall listen to us when black sorrow comes a-reaping? (See the young lark falling from the sky.) Happy is the man that has a true heart in his keeping -- True hearts flourish when the roses die. "
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical, Pastoral
- Length: 114 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Romance — Themes of love and relationships are evident, focusing on lovers and true hearts.
- Philosophical — The text contemplates existential questions about life, happiness, and sorrow.
- Pastoral — Imagery of nature, such as roses and larks, suggests a pastoral setting.
Tags
adventure · exploration · journey · self-discovery · relationships · conflict · identity · nature · travel · friendship · courage · decision-making
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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)
- A Romany of the Snows, Volume 2 (1907)
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