Elizabeth by Annie Fellows Johnston

Name: Elizabeth
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston

Elizabeth is a novel set during World War I that follows the story of a young woman named Elizabeth who volunteers at an army hospital in France. The book explores themes of love, loss, and sacrifice as Elizabeth navigates her way through the war and its aftermath.

By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1915 · Genre: Biography, Historical, Romance · 106 words

First lines

ELIZABETH, Thou comest a refreshing breath From meadows green, where morning stays, To those who bear the noon-tide blaze.

Elizabeth, Thou couldst look in the eyes of Death, Undaunted, did he promise thee Some bright new scene of mirth or glee.

I cannot think that time will gray That sun-bright head, nor bear away One dimple in those rose-cheeks hid; Sure he were daring if he did.

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Elizabeth is listed on Textopian as a short story by Annie Fellows Johnston, dated 1915 CE.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
Date: 1915 CE
Language: English
Genres: Biography, Historical, Romance, Drama
Length: 106 words
Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Biography — The book focuses on the life of the titular character, Elizabeth, thereby falling into a biographical narrative.
Historical — The book is set in a specific historical period, bringing in historical aspects and settings, thereby falling into the historical genre.
Romance — The book also devotes a significant portion of its narrative to the romantic relationships between characters, thereby falling into the romance genre.
Drama — The book involves complex character interactions and personal development, therefore can be classified as a drama.