Fear by Anne Frank (1947)
The narrative revolves around a young girl's experience during World War II, detailing her family's struggle to survive in hiding from the Nazi regime. The story explores themes of fear, hope, and resilience in the face of oppression.
By Anne Frank · First published 1947 · Genre: Autobiography, Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age · 844 words
First lines
It happened just as I was going through a terrible time. The war was raging all round us, and none of us knew if we'd live to see the next hour. My parents, brothers and sisters and I were living in the city, but we thought we might have to flee or be evacuated at any moment. The days were filled with the roar of guns and rifle shots, the nights with mysterious flashes and explosions that seemed to come from deep within the earth.
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Fear is listed on Textopian as a short story by Anne Frank, dated 1947 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Anne Frank
- Date: 1947 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Autobiography, Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Psychological, Literary Fiction
- Length: 844 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Autobiography — The narrative reflects personal experiences and emotions during a tumultuous time, characteristic of autobiographical writing.
- Historical Fiction — The setting during a significant historical event, the war, provides a backdrop that influences the plot and themes.
- Coming-of-Age — The protagonist's journey from fear to understanding and acceptance signifies a personal growth typical of coming-of-age stories.
- Psychological — The exploration of fear and its impact on the psyche is central to the narrative, aligning with psychological themes.
Tags
Autobiography · Memoir · Holocaust · War · Survival · Perseverance · Hope · Loss · Grief · Trauma · Coming-of-age · Self-discovery