Ophelia by Annie Fellows Johnston

Ophelia is a novel set during the American Civil War that explores themes of love, loss, and redemption. The story follows the journey of its protagonist, Ophelia, as she navigates the challenges of war and personal struggle. Through her experiences, the novel examines the complexities of human relationships and the resilience of the human spirit.

By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1923 · Genre: Children's literature, Historical fiction, Drama · 123 words

First lines

CALM dost thou lie in wave-swept resting-place.

No more the glances of the haughty Dane Can fill thy gentle breast with longing vain.

The waves that stilled thy heart have drowned thy pain, And washed the sorrow from thy sweet, pale face, Ophelia.

Thine be the violets, but his the rue.

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Ophelia is listed on Textopian as a novel by Annie Fellows Johnston, dated 1923 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
• Date: 1923 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Children's literature, Historical fiction, Drama
• Length: 123 words
• Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

• Children's literature — The book is primarily written for young readers with a simple and comprehensible writing style.
• Historical fiction — The story takes place in a past setting and includes many elements that are characteristic of historical periods, suggesting the genre of historical fiction.
• Drama — The book contains elements of drama, particularly in the conflicts and challenges the protagonist faces.

Tags

tragedy · female protagonist · mental illness · abuse · family dynamics · small town · historical fiction · romance · loss · grief · isolation · loneliness

More by Annie Fellows Johnston

• Mildred's Inheritance; Just Her Way; Ann's Own Way (1906)
• The Quilt that Jack Built; How He Won the Bicycle (1904)
• The Legend of the Bleeding-heart (1907)
• Big Brother (1893)
• In the Desert of Waiting: The Legend of Camel-back Mountain (1904)
• Georgiana of the Rainbows (1920)
• The Little Colonel (1907)
• The Gate of the Giant Scissors (1920)
• All works by Annie Fellows Johnston