The Ancient Banner by Anonymous
The Ancient Banner is a historical novel set in the late 19th century in the small town of Krasnoyarsk, Russia. It follows the story of a young man, Ivan, who is sent to the town to serve in the military. Ivan is a passionate and idealistic young man, and he quickly finds himself in the middle of a conflict between the local peasants and the military. He soon discovers that the conflict is rooted in a centuries-old feud between two powerful families, the Krasnovs and the Kuznets. Ivan is determined to find a way to bring peace to the town, but he soon finds himself in a dangerous situation. He must choose between his loyalty to the military and his loyalty to the people of Krasnoyarsk. As he struggles to make the right decision, Ivan discovers a mysterious ancient banner that may hold the key to ending the feud. The Ancient Banner is a gripping story of loyalty, courage, and the power of love. It is a story of a young man's journey to find his place in the world and to make a difference in the lives of those around him.
By Anonymous · First published 1846 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Mystery · 5,669 words
First lines
In boundless mercy, the Redeemer left, / The bosom of his Father, and assumed / A servant's form, though he had reigned a king, / In realms of glory, ere the worlds were made, / Or the creating words, "Let there be light" / In heaven were uttered. But though veiled in flesh, / His Deity and his Omnipotence, / Were manifest in miracles. Disease / Fled at his bidding, and the buried dead / Rose from the sepulchre, reanimate, / At his command, or, on the passing bier / Sat upright, when he touched it. But he came, / Not for this only, but to introduce / A glorious dispensation, in the place / Of types and shadows of the Jewish code.
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The Ancient Banner is listed on Textopian as a short story by Anonymous, dated 1846 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Anonymous
- Date: 1846 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Mystery, Romance
- Length: 5,669 words
- Structure: 1 section, 91 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The title suggests a story set in the past, and the author being anonymous implies that the story is based on real events.
- Adventure — The title implies a journey or quest, which is a common element of adventure stories.
- Mystery — The author being anonymous implies that the story may contain secrets or hidden truths that the reader must uncover.
- Romance — The title implies a story of love and passion, which is a common element of romance stories.
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History · Poetry · Society of Friends · ancient · blessed · bore · christ · church · cruelties · deep · england · faithful