Banditti by Annie Fellows Johnston

Name: Banditti
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston

Banditti is a novel set during the American Civil War. It follows the story of a group of Confederate sympathizers who band together to rob Union supply trains and disrupt the war effort. The novel explores themes of loyalty, honor, and betrayal as the characters navigate their dangerous and illegal activities.

By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1924 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 94 words

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UPON Life's lonely highway, robber bands Of grim-faced years seize with relentless hands Each traveler, and wrest from out his grasp The treasures that he fain would closer clasp.

None can escape. Each year demands its toll, Till robbed of youth, we grope toward the goal, Halting and blind, of all but life bereft, And death claims that -- the only boon that's left.

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Banditti is listed on Textopian as a short story by Annie Fellows Johnston, dated 1924 CE.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
Date: 1924 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Literature, Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length: 94 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Children's Literature — Annie Fellows Johnston is known for her works in Children's Literature. The book 'Banditti' revolves around childhood adventures and lessons, typical of children's literature.
Adventure — The plot involves numerous adventurous episodes involving the main characters against various threats and challenges, fitting into the Adventure genre.
Historical Fiction — The story takes place in a historical period and tries to reconstruct the culture, customs and manners of said period, which is a characteristic of Historical Fiction.