Happiness by Anne Frank (1947)
The narrative revolves around a young girl's experiences during World War II, focusing on her struggles with identity and the human condition amidst war and oppression. The story explores themes of hope, resilience, and the complexities of human nature in the face of adversity.
By Anne Frank · First published 1947 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Philosophical Fiction · 1,767 words
First lines
Before I begin with the actual story, I need to give you a brief rundown of my life so far.
I no longer have a mother (in fact I never knew her), and my father has little time for me. My mother died when I was two. My father farmed me out to a kindly couple who kept me for five years. When I was seven, I was sent to a kind of boarding school, where I stayed until I was fourteen. Luckily, I was allowed to leave then, and Father took me in. The two of us are lodgers now and I'm attending the Lyceum. Everything in my life was going normally until. well, until Jacques came along.
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Happiness is listed on Textopian as a novel by Anne Frank, dated 1947 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Anne Frank
- Date: 1947 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Philosophical Fiction, Romance, Young Adult
- Length: 1,767 words
- Structure: 1 section, 34 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The narrative explores deep emotional themes and character development, focusing on personal growth and introspection.
- Coming-of-Age — The protagonist navigates adolescence, relationships, and the quest for identity and happiness.
- Philosophical Fiction — The text delves into existential questions about happiness, loneliness, and the human condition.
- Romance — The relationship between the protagonist and Jacques highlights emotional connections and the complexities of young love.
Tags
Memoir · Autobiography · Holocaust · War · Survival · Hope · Resilience · Perseverance · Youth · Coming-of-age · Drama · Tragedy