A Lover's Diary, Complete

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Lover's Diary, Complete" by Gilbert Parker is a collection of lyrical poems crafted in the late 19th century. This work delves deeply into the themes of love, longing, and the emotional complexities that accompany romantic relationships. The book serves as a poetic diary that captures the essence of a man's reflections on love, desire, and the often painful reality of unattainable connection. It is an intimate exploration of the soul's journey through love, belief, and the metaphysical quest for meaning in life's passionate experiences. The collection consists of intricately woven sonnets that chronicle the speaker's emotional landscape, characterized by fervent expressions of admiration and the trepidation that follows intense feelings. Each poem reflects on a different aspect of love, from the blissful union to the heartache of separation. The narrative spans various stages of waiting, yearning, and reflection, leading to epiphanies about the nature of love itself. Ultimately, Parker's lyrical voice resonates with the universality of human emotions, allowing readers to connect with the internal struggles between hope and despair, intimacy and distance, as the speaker grapples with his devotion and the obstacles that lie between him and his beloved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2004-11-18