Sir Horatio Gilbert George Parker, 1st Baronet (23 November 1862 – 6 September 1932), known as Gilbert Parker, Canadian
novelist
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and British
politician
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, was born at
Camden East
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History
In 1800, one of the first settlers was Albert Williams, the son of a United Empire Loyalist fa ...
Ontario
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, the son of Captain Joseph Parker, R.A.
Education and employment
He was educated as a teacher in
Ottawa
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and taught at Marsh Hill and Bayside schools in
Hastings County
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Belleville, Ontario
Belleville is a city in Ontario, Canada situated on the eastern end of Lake Ontario, located at the mouth of the Moira River and on the Bay of Quinte. Belleville is between Ottawa and Toronto, along the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor. Its population ...
) in 1882. From there he went on to lecture at
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Australia
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* Trinity Catholic College, Auburn, a coeducational school in the inner-western suburbs of Sydney, New ...
. In 1886, he went to Australia, and for a while became associate editor of the ''
Sydney Morning Herald
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''. He also traveled extensively in the Pacific, Europe, Asia, Egypt, the South Sea Islands and subsequently in northern Canada. In the early nineties he began to gain a growing reputation in London as a writer of romantic fiction.
Published works
Novels
The best of his novels are those in which he first took for his subject the history and life of the
French Canadians
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; and his permanent literary reputation rests on the fine quality, descriptive and dramatic, of his Canadian stories. ''Pierre and his People'' (1892) was followed by ''Mrs. Falchion'' (1893), ''The Trail of the Sword'' (1894), ''When Valmond came to Pontiac'' (1895), ''An Adventurer of Icy North'' (1895), and ''
The Seats of the Mighty
''The Seats of the Mighty'' is a novel published in 1896 by Gilbert Parker. It was first published in serial form in ''The Atlantic'' starting in March 1895, and released in book form in 1896. It was the third highest best-selling book in the U ...
'' (1896, dramatized in 1897). ''The Seats of the Mighty'' was a historical novel depicting the English conquest of Quebec with
James Wolfe
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and the
Marquis de Montcalm
Louis-Joseph de Montcalm-Grozon, Marquis de Montcalm de Saint-Veran (28 February 1712 – 14 September 1759) was a French soldier best known as the commander of the forces in North America during the Seven Years' War (whose North American th ...
as two of the characters. ''
The Lane that Had No Turning
''The Lane That Had No Turning'' is a lost 1922 American silent drama film that was directed by Victor Fleming. It was produced by Famous Players-Lasky and released through Paramount Pictures. It is based on the short novel with the same title ...
'' (1900), a collection of short stories set in the fictional Quebec town of Pontiac, contains some of his best work, and is viewed by some as being in the tradition of such Gothic classics as Stoker's ''
Dracula
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'' and James's ''
The Turn of the Screw
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''. In ''
The Battle of the Strong
''The Battle of the Strong'' is an 1898 novel by Gilbert Parker. It was first published in serial format in ''The Atlantic Monthly'' starting in January 1898,
'' (1898) he broke new ground, laying his scene in the Channel Islands. His chief later books were ''The Right of Way'' (1901), ''Donovan Pasha'' (1902), ''The Ladder of Swords'' (1904), ''The Weavers'' (1907), ''Northern Lights'' (1909), ''The Judgment House'' (1913), ''The Promised Land: A Story of David in Israel'' (1920), and ''The Power And The Glory'' (1925). Parker had three that made it into the top 10 on the annual
list of bestselling novels in the United States
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, two of which were on it for two years in a row. The 1905 '' New International Encyclopaedia'' claimed that it was the "dramatic quality of his . . . books
hich
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won for them
heir
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considerable popularity, despite their disregard of truth in local color."
Sir Gilbert Parker is also known for his poetry, in particular the sonnet ''Reunited''. The English composer Sir
Edward Elgar
Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet, (; 2 June 1857 – 23 February 1934) was an English composer, many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire. Among his best-known compositions are orchestr ...
set to music three of Parker's romantic poems: ''
Oh, soft was the song
''Oh, soft was the song'' is a song with words by Gilbert Parker set to music by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1910, as his Op. 59, No. 3. It is the second and last verse of a poem ''At Sea'' which Parker published in Volume I of a series ...
'', ''
Twilight
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'', '' Was it some Golden Star?'' in 1910, as part of an uncompleted song-cycle, his Op. 59. Elgar also set to music his little poem ''
Inside the Bar
”Inside the Bar" is a song written in 1917 by the English composer Edward Elgar, with words by Sir Gilbert Parker.
It was published by Enoch & Sons in 1917.
In its original version it is a part-song for four baritones with a piano part marked ...
'', written in 1917 as a sequel to his setting of
Kipling
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's wartime nautical poems in ''
The Fringes of the Fleet
''The Fringes of the Fleet'' is a booklet written in 1915 by Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936). The booklet contains essays and poems about nautical subjects in World War I.
It is also the title of a song-cycle written in 1917 with music by the En ...
New York City
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, a wealthy heiress, daughter of Ashley VanTine.
His Canadian connection and his experience in Australia and elsewhere had made him a strong Imperialist in politics, and from that time he began to devote himself in large measure to a political career. He still kept up his literary work, but some of the books last mentioned cannot compare with those by which he made his name. He was elected to the
British House of Commons
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as a
Conservative
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member for
Gravesend
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in 1900 and remained MP until 1918.
He was
knighted
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in the
1902 Coronation Honours
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for his service to Canadian literature, receiving the accolade from King
Edward VII
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The second child and eldest son of Queen Victoria an ...
at
Buckingham Palace
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on 24 October that year. In the succeeding years he continually strengthened his position in the party, particularly by his energetic work on behalf of Tariff Reform and Imperial Preference. During
World War I
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he organized British publicity toward the United States. He was created a baronet on 21 June 1915 and appointed as a
Privy Councillor
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in 1916.
In May 1905, Parker publicly claimed to have seen a "vision" of fellow house member, Frederic Carne Rasch, despite the fact that Rasch was known to be bedridden at home with influenza.
He died in London (England) on 6 September 1932 and on 26 September he was buried in Belleville, Ontario. One of the honorary pallbearers was then Prime Minister of Canada,
Richard Bedford Bennett
Richard Bedford Bennett, 1st Viscount Bennett, (July 3, 1870 – June 26, 1947), was a Canadian lawyer, businessman, philanthropist, and politician who served as the 11th prime minister of Canada from 1930 to 1935.
Bennett was born in ...
.
World War I propagandist
The British put forth a large effort to find an able and persuasive writer to effectively communicate with the Americans. They decided to use Sir Gilbert Parker. The British supplied Parker with a "large propaganda office" to plan, write, and distribute the new technique of British propaganda. His main objective was to create new relationships and hold onto existing ones with American citizens. His writings, known as the "White Papers," were sent into the New York Times in 1914. The subheading of the article read, "A Modest Appeal from Sir Gilbert Parker to read the British Side." To do this, Gilbert showered the American people with writings from people such as
Rudyard Kipling
Joseph Rudyard Kipling ( ; 30 December 1865 – 18 January 1936)''The Times'', (London) 18 January 1936, p. 12. was an English novelist, short-story writer, poet, and journalist. He was born in British India, which inspired much of his work.
...
John Galsworthy
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,
Arnold Bennett
Enoch Arnold Bennett (27 May 1867 – 27 March 1931) was an English author, best known as a novelist. He wrote prolifically: between the 1890s and the 1930s he completed 34 novels, seven volumes of short stories, 13 plays (some in collaboratio ...
, and
George Bernard Shaw
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.
Using his fame and character, Sir Gilbert Parker flattered the American press with eloquent words and compliments. He called the Americans "fighting people". He also said that "this war will prove them to have everything that they have always had—courage, swiftness if conception, capacity to perform, and a lightning-like directness." His writings essentially "educated" the one source that he knew would reach the majority of Americans. However, he didn't stop there: he continued to spread his "knowledge" by distributing "propaganda material" to American libraries, educational institutions, and periodicals. While focusing on professional establishments he continued to create personal relationships with American elites such as college professors, scientists, doctors, politicians, etc. His method of establishing personal relationships was a landmark later used in other methods of propaganda, "it was the complete and skillful technique later to be developed by many other propagandists, lobbyists, and public relations council."
"Practically since the day war broke out I was responsible for American publicity." Parker played a crucial and significant role in British propaganda during World War I. Due to his strategic marriage to Amy VanTine, reputation as a writer, and social status among the American people, he had established many friendships with influential Americans in all professions. 2 September 1914, Parker was chosen by
Charles Masterman
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and the British government to head the subdivision of
Wellington House Wellington House is the more common name for Britain's War Propaganda Bureau, which operated during the First World War from Wellington House, a building on Buckingham Gate, London, which was the headquarters of the National Insurance Commission bef ...
that was responsible for American propaganda. He was unpaid and had no formal title for this role. His goal was to convince America to support the British cause in the war. He worked with the theory that the British cause could not be accomplished through "violent wooing," but must instead be efforts of "gentle and modest courtship."
Methods
His activities at the beginning of World War I included performing a long analysis of the American press and establishing a mailing list based on the American ''
Who's Who
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''. His mailing list including 260,000 influential Americans as well as public libraries,
Y.M.C.A.
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's, Universities, Colleges, clubs, and newspapers.Sproule, Michael J. (1997) ''Propaganda and Democracy: The American Experience of Media and Mass Persuasion'', page 7,
Cambridge University Press
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He sent propaganda literature that was generated by Wellington House to those on his mailing list, but the letters only carried Parker's name, never mentioning Wellington House or the British government. An example of one of his many letters is as follows:
Dear Sir,
I am well aware that American enterprise has made available reprints of the official papers relating to the present European war; but the original British prints of these publications may not be accessible to those persons of influence who would study them for a true history of the conflict. I am venturing to send to you under another cover several of these official documents. I am sure you will not consider this an impertinence, but will realize that Britishers are deeply anxious that their cause may be judged from authoritative evidence.
In common with the great majority of Americans, you have, no doubt, made up your mind as to what country should be held responsible for this tragedy, but these papers may be found useful for reference, and because they contain the incontrovertible facts, I feel that you will probably welcome them in this form.
My long and intimate association with the United States through my writings gives me confidence to approach you, and I trust you will not think me intrusive or misunderstand my motive.
With all respect,
I am,
Yours very truly,
Gilbert Parker
Each publication he sent had a personal letter enclosed in order to portray him as an English patriot performing his duty. His objective was to gain the trust of Americans by appearing friendly and honest. He wrote in a tone that suggested he was a supporter of the British cause, but desired to promote international understanding, and that he was open to hearing all viewpoints. This tactic convinced many Americans that their role in the war was important, and many sympathized with the British cause as a result of his efforts.
Outcome
Parker continued his propaganda efforts up until the year the United States entered the war, 1917. At the beginning of 1917, he visited the United States to meet with Americans he had been corresponding with. On 3 February 1917, President
Woodrow Wilson
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made a speech during Parker's visit that severed diplomatic ties with Germany. The U.S. had almost declared war and Parker believed that he had fulfilled his responsibilities. Later that same day, he resigned from his position at Wellington House, due to, he said, his failing health.
All of Wellington House's activities were kept in complete secrecy. This increased the credibility of their publications, because they could not be traced back to any official sources. Parker's letters concealed their connection and origin with the British government, and his American contacts never realized they were being manipulated. Today his influence on the First World War and America's entry into it is often overlooked, even by seemingly comprehensive propaganda analysis.
Filmography
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J. Searle Dawley
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(1912, short film, based on the short story ''The House with the Tall Porch'')
*', directed by
J. Searle Dawley
James Searle Dawley (October 4, 1877 – March 30, 1949) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, stage actor, and playwright. Between 1907 and the mid-1920s, while working for Edison, Rex Motion Picture Company, Famous Player ...
(1913, short film, based on the short story ''The Going of the White Swan'')
*''The Superior Law'', directed by
Oscar A. C. Lund
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Biography
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(1913, short film, based on the novel ''The Right of Way'')
*', directed by (1913, short film, based on the novel ''The Translation of a Savage'')
*', directed by
J. Searle Dawley
James Searle Dawley (October 4, 1877 – March 30, 1949) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, stage actor, and playwright. Between 1907 and the mid-1920s, while working for Edison, Rex Motion Picture Company, Famous Player ...
(1913, short film, based on the short story ''The Lane That Had No Turning'')
*'' Pierre of the Plains'' (1914, based on the short story collection ''Pierre and His People'')
*', directed by
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(1914, short film, based on the short story ''The Going of the White Swan'')
*''The Seats of the Mighty'', directed by
T. Hayes Hunter
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Early career
Hayes was born on December 1, 1884, in Philadelphia ...
(1914, based on the novel ''
The Seats of the Mighty
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John W. Noble
John Winthrop Noble (born Winfield Fernley Kutz; June 24, 1880 – September 10, 1946) was an American film director and screenwriter during the silent era.
Career
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(1915, based on the novel ''The Right of Way'')
*''
Jordan Is a Hard Road
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'', directed by
Allan Dwan
Allan Dwan (born Joseph Aloysius Dwan; April 3, 1885 – December 28, 1981) was a pioneering Canadian-born American motion picture director, producer, and screenwriter.
Early life
Born Joseph Aloysius Dwan in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Dwan, was ...
(1915, based on the short story ''Jordan Is a Hard Road'')
*''
The Judgment House
''The Judgment House'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by J. Stuart Blackton and written by J. Stuart Blackton based upon the novel by Gilbert Parker. The film stars Violet Heming, Wilfred Lucas, Conway Tearle, Paul Doucet, Florence ...
'', directed by
J. Stuart Blackton
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(1917, based on the novel ''The Judgment House'')
*''
The World for Sale
''The World for Sale'' is a 1918 American silent drama film directed by J. Stuart Blackton and starring Conway Tearle, Ann Little, W.W. Bitner, Norbert Wicki, Crazy Thunder, and E.L. Fernandez. It is based on the 1916 novel ''The World For Sale'' ...
'', directed by
J. Stuart Blackton
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(1918, based on the novel ''The World for Sale'')
*'' Wild Youth'', directed by
George Melford
George H. Melford (born George Henry Knauff, February 19, 1877 – April 25, 1961) was an American stage and film actor and director. Often taken for granted as a director today, the stalwart Melford's name by the 1920s was, like Cecil B. DeMil ...
(1918, based on the novel ''Wild Youth'')
*''
Heart of the Wilds
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'', directed by
Marshall Neilan
Marshall Ambrose "Mickey" Neilan (April 11, 1891 – October 27, 1958) was an American actor.
Early life
Born in San Bernardino, California, Neilan was known by most as "Mickey." Following the death of his father, the eleven-year-old Mickey N ...
(1918, based on the short story ''She of the Triple Chevron'')
*''You Never Know Your Luck'', directed by
Frank Powell
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George Melford
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(1920, based on the novel ''The Translation of a Savage'')
*''
A Wise Fool
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'', directed by
George Melford
George H. Melford (born George Henry Knauff, February 19, 1877 – April 25, 1961) was an American stage and film actor and director. Often taken for granted as a director today, the stalwart Melford's name by the 1920s was, like Cecil B. DeMil ...
(1921, based on the novel ''The Money Master'')
*''
The Lane That Had No Turning
''The Lane That Had No Turning'' is a lost 1922 American silent drama film that was directed by Victor Fleming. It was produced by Famous Players-Lasky and released through Paramount Pictures. It is based on the short novel with the same title ...
'', directed by
Victor Fleming
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(1922, based on the short story ''The Lane That Had No Turning'')
*'' Over the Border'', directed by Penrhyn Stanlaws (1922, based on the short story ''She of the Triple Chevron'')
*''
The Lodge in the Wilderness
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'', directed by Henry McCarthy (1926, based on the short story ''The Lodge in the Wilderness'')
*'' The Right of Way'', directed by
Frank Lloyd
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(1931, based on the novel ''The Right of Way'')
*'' Behold My Wife!'', directed by
Mitchell Leisen
James Mitchell Leisen (October 6, 1898 – October 28, 1972) was an American director, art director, and costume designer.
Film career
He entered the film industry in the 1920s, beginning in the art and costume departments. He directed his fir ...
(1934, based on the novel ''The Translation of a Savage'')
*'' Pierre of the Plains'', directed by
George B. Seitz
George Brackett Seitz (January 3, 1888 – July 8, 1944) was an American playwright, screenwriter, film actor and director. He was known for his screenplays for action serials, such as '' The Perils of Pauline'' (1914) and ''The Exploits o ...
(1942, based on the short story collection ''Pierre and His People'')
Notes
References
*Messenger, Gary. ''British Propaganda and the state in the First World War.'' Manchester University Press: New York, 1992.
*Millis, Walter. ''Road to War.'' Houghton Miffflin Company: New York, 1935.
*Parker, Gilbert. "The United States and the War." '' Harper's,'' 136:521–531, March, 1918.
*Parker, Gilbert. "The 'White Papers'" Editorial. New York Times 26 Sept. 1914: 10.
*Parker, Gilbert. "The World in the Crucible." Dodd, Mead and Company: New York, 1915.
*Peterson, H. C. ''Propaganda for War.'' University of Oklahoma Press, Norman, OK, 1939.
*Squires, James. ''British Propaganda at Home and in the United States.'' Harvard University Press: Cambridge, MA, 1935.
*'' Toronto Star'', 27 Sept. 1932, ''
The Times
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'', 7 September 1932, 14b
*Wilke, Jurgen, ed. ''Propaganda in the 20th Century'' Hampton Press, Inc.:Cresskill, NJ, 1998.
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