A Lover's Diary, Volume 2.

Sir Horatio Gilbert George ParkerProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 33K words
Chapters: 4

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971, and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today. A Lover's Diary, Volume 2. by Gilbert Parker. Author: Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932. Language: English. Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature. Release Date: Aug 1, 2004

Editor's review

As the second volume of A Lover's Diary, this work continues Gilbert Parker's lyrical narrative in diary form. It is not long and serves as a slice of emotional writing in late nineteenth-century Canadian English literature. Parker's prose is attentive to rhythm and imagery, and the diary form creates an intimate and continuous reading experience in which readers can follow the narrator's emotional shifts day by day. This volume stands alone, but it is better read alongside Volume 1 to grasp the character relationships and emotional threads fully. The Project Gutenberg electronic edition is easy to search and excerpt, making it suitable for reading in fragments during commutes or before bed, and also as supplementary material for courses on the diary novel in English literature. Note that this is not a plot-driven novel; its emphasis is on language and emotional atmosphere, so readers expecting strong dramatic conflict may find it subdued.

Who it's for

A good fit for

English-literature readers who enjoy diary and epistolary narratives
Students and researchers of late nineteenth-century Canadian English literature
Advanced learners who want to practice close reading in short passages
Readers who collect public-domain ebooks and prefer free texts

Not a good fit for

Readers of popular fiction who want strong plots and fast pacing
Learners still at an elementary English reading level who need annotated support
Readers who expect a complete story arc from a single volume

Reading tips

Read Volume 1 before this volume to clarify the continuity of characters and emotional threads
Read a few diary entries each day to match the rhythm of the text
Excerpt images and lyrical passages as models for English writing practice
Use background material on Parker's life and late nineteenth-century Canadian literature to aid understanding

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FAQ

Can this book be read on its own?

It can be read on its own, but this is Volume 2 of A Lover's Diary, and its character relationships and emotional threads carry over from Volume 1. Read alone, some references may seem abrupt. It is advisable at least to know the outline of Volume 1, or to read the complete edition for a more coherent experience.

Is this a novel or a poetry collection?

It unfolds in diary form with clear lyrical and prose qualities, falling between the novel and lyrical prose rather than being a metrical poetry collection in the traditional sense. Readers should attend to the narrator's emotional flow and the rhythm of the language rather than chase plot turns.

What should I note when reading the electronic edition?

The Project Gutenberg edition is a public-domain electronic text with plain formatting and no modern annotations. It is advisable to use reading software that supports dictionary lookup and annotation, and to check unfamiliar words promptly. Note also that the text is in the original English and requires some foundation in English reading.

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About the author

Sir Horatio Gilbert George Parker Author · Canadian · 1862–1932

Sir Horatio Gilbert George Parker (1862–1932), known as Gilbert Parker, was a Canadian author and politician. Born in Ontario, he worked as a teacher and journalist before settling in London. He is known for novels depicting the lives of French Canadians, notably Pierre and His People and The Seats of the Mighty, the latter held in the library as a complete edition and in several volumes. From 1900 to 1918 he served as a Member of the British House of Commons, making him one of the few Canadian-born figures to achieve distinction in both literature and politics. His works often draw on Canadian history and French-Canadian society, with romantic narrative and attention to character and local setting. The library holds 134 of his works; classification information is limited, as are public records of the details of his writing.