Embers and A Lover's Diary

Embers and A Lover's Diary: The Works of Gilbert Parker is a collection of two works by Canadian author Gilbert Parker. The first work, Embers, is a novel set in the Canadian wilderness during the late 19th century. The story follows the life of a young man named Tharon who is forced to leave his home and family after being falsely accused of a crime. Tharon sets out on a journey of self-discovery and redemption, encountering a cast of colorful characters along the way.The second work, A Lover's Diary, is a collection of poems and love letters written by Parker to his wife. The poems and letters offer a glimpse into the author's personal life and provide insight into his romantic sensibilities.Together, these two works showcase Parker's talent for storytelling and his ability to capture the beauty and complexity of human relationships. Embers and A Lover's Diary is a must-read for fans of Canadian literature and anyone interested in exploring the themes of love, loss, and redemption.1913. Part Seventeen of Eighteen Volumes. Gilbert, Canadian-born novelist and politician, his literary reputation lies primarily on his earlier descriptive, dramatic and historic Canadian stories. He moved to England in 1889 and later served in Parliament. Parker explains that in this edition of his work, each volume will have a special introduction setting forth, as far as possible, the relation of each work to the author, to its companion works, and to the scheme of his literary life. The Embers and A Lover's Diary are both collections of Parker's verse. A Lover's Diary was written when Parker was 23. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.