You Never Know your Luck, Volume 2

Name: You Never Know your Luck, Volume 2
Author: Gilbert Parker

You Never Know Your Luck is a novel by Gilbert Parker that was published in 1908. The story follows the life of a young man named John Hampden, who struggles to make his way in the world after being disinherited by his wealthy father. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and challenges, but ultimately finds success through hard work and determination.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1905 · Genre: Drama, Romance, Historical Fiction · 6 chapters · 24,131 words

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The stillness of a summer's day in Prairie Land has all the characteristics of music. That is not so paradoxical as it seems. The effect of some music is to produce a divine quiescence of the senses, a suspension of motion and aggressive life; to reduce existence to mere pulsation. It was this kind of feeling which pervaded that region of sentient being when Shiel Crozier told his story. The sounds that sprinkled the general stillness were in themselves sleepy notes of the pervasive music of somnolent nature -- the sough of the pine at the door, the murmur of insect life, the low, thudding beat of the steam-thresher out of sight hard by, the purring of the cat in the arms of Kitty Tynan as, with fascinated eyes, she listened to a man tell the tale of a life as distant from that which she lived as she was from Eve.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1905 CE
Language: English
Genres: Drama, Romance, Historical Fiction, Social Commentary, Adventure
Length: 24,131 words
Structure: 6 chapters, 379 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Drama — The book primarily explores complex human emotions and relationships, focusing on personal and social conflicts.
Romance — Central to the narrative is a romantic storyline that drives the character development and plot progression.
Historical Fiction — The setting and context are rooted in a specific historical period, influencing the characters and events.
Social Commentary — The narrative provides insights into societal norms and issues of the time, critiquing and reflecting on them.