The Silent Brotherhood

Name: The Silent Brotherhood
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston

The novel follows the story of a young man named Jack who joins a secret society known as the Silent Brotherhood. The group is dedicated to helping those in need, and Jack becomes deeply involved with their activities. However, he soon realizes that the organization is not what it seems, and he must confront the dark secrets hidden within its ranks. Themes: * Secret societies and their influence on society * The struggle between good and evil * The power of sacrifice and redemption Symbolism: * The Silent Brotherhood represents the idea of a secret organization that operates outside of mainstream society, with its own set of rules and beliefs. * Jack's journey represents the struggle to uncover the truth about such organizations and the danger they pose to society. * The use of light and darkness as symbols for good and evil respectively highlights the moral ambiguity of the story.

By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1922 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Historical · 116 words

First lines

ON through the cloisters of eternity The years, like monks, in slow procession pass, Telling their rosary beads, the golden days, With penance prayers of dark and dismal nights.

Hooded and cowled, with silence on they pass, Nor will they pause until their vesper rings A solemn curfew at the sunset hour, When all the fires of life are buried low, And all the worlds drop down upon their knees, To say a last mass ere the death of Time.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
Date: 1922 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Literature, Adventure, Historical, Coming of Age
Length: 116 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Children's Literature — Annie Fellows Johnston is renowned for her children's literature works, and this book is no exception. The Silent Brotherhood is suitable for younger audiences with its accessible narrative style and themes of friendship and innocence.
Adventure — The plot incorporates several elements of adventure and exploration, motivating its categorization under this genre.
Historical — The story is set in a defined historical period, offering insights into the customs, practices, and societal norms of that era, contributing to its categorization as historical fiction.
Coming of Age — The book's journey follows the characters' growth and personal development, which makes it a 'coming of age' adventure.