Yet Life is Sweet by Gilbert Parker

Name: Yet Life is Sweet
Author: Gilbert Parker

Yet Life is Sweet is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a young man named John Dale who struggles to find his place in society and make sense of life's challenges. The book explores themes such as love, loss, and redemption, and is known for its vivid descriptions of rural England in the late 19th century.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1905 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Romantic · 164 words

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Yet life is sweet. Thy soul hath breathed along, Thine eyes have cast their glory on the earth, Thy foot hath touched it, and thine hour of birth Didst give a new pulse to the veins of song.

Better to stand amid the toppling towers Of every valiant hope; a Samson's dream, Than the deep indolence of Lethe's stream, The loneliness of slow submerging hours.

Better, oh, better thus to see the wreck, And to have rocked to motion of the spheres; Better, oh, better to have trod the deck

Of hope, and sailed the unmanageable years- Ay, better to have paid the price, and known, Than never felt this tyrannous Alone!

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Work type: Poem
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1905 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Romantic, Inspirational
Length: 164 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on rhythm, meter, and imagery, characteristic of poetic works.
Philosophical — The themes explore existential questions and the nature of life, reflecting a philosophical inquiry into human experience.
Romantic — The language and themes suggest an emphasis on emotion and individualism, aligning with Romantic literary traditions.
Inspirational — The text encourages a positive outlook on life despite challenges, aiming to inspire and uplift the reader.