Requiem by Annie Fellows Johnston

The novel follows the story of a young girl named Lily who lives in a small town in Kentucky during World War I. The story revolves around her experiences and struggles as she grows up, deals with loss, and navigates her relationships with those around her. Through Lily's journey, Johnston explores themes of love, loss, and the impact of war on individuals and communities.

By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1970 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fiction, Historical Fiction · 80 words

First lines

SLEEP, thou, whom Care so long oppressed.

Care whispers by thy couch no more.

Kind Death has shut the outer door; None can disturb thee, -- sleep and rest.

Thy hands are folded on thy breast That throbs with Life's deep pain no more.

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Requiem is listed on Textopian as a short story by Annie Fellows Johnston, dated 1970 CE.

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• Work type: Short story
• Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
• Date: 1970 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Children's Literature, Fiction, Historical Fiction
• Length: 80 words
• Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

• Children's Literature — Annie Fellows Johnston is a known author for children's literature and the book is primarily aimed to cater young readers.
• Fiction — The book is a work of fiction taking readers into an imaginative world.
• Historical Fiction — The book depicts a specific period in history, making it a part of historical fiction genre.

Tags

WWI · Kentucky · Appalachia · family · history · love · loss · grief · mourning · funeral · death · war

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)
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