Stand and Wait
The story revolves around a fictionalized account of the American Revolutionary War, focusing on a group of soldiers who are tasked with standing at their post and waiting for further instructions, despite being vastly outnumbered by the enemy. The novel explores themes of duty, loyalty, and patriotism as the soldiers face moral dilemmas and confront the harsh realities of war.
By Edward Everett Hale · First published 1865 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama · 4 chapters · 11,458 words
First lines
"They've come! they've come!"
This was the cry of little Herbert as he ran in from the square stone which made the large doorstep of the house. Here he had been watching, a self-posted sentinel, for the moment when the carriage should turn the corner at the bottom of the hill.
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Stand and Wait is listed on Textopian as a novella by Edward Everett Hale, dated 1865 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Edward Everett Hale
- Date: 1865 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Inspirational, Literary Fiction
- Length: 11,458 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 167 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The plot is set in a historical context with significant attention to period details.
- Adventure — The narrative involves a journey or quest with various challenges and excitement.
- Drama — The story focuses on intense character development and emotional themes.
- Inspirational — The themes revolve around personal growth, perseverance, and moral lessons.
Tags
Science Fiction · Short Story · Classic Literature · American Literature · 19th Century · Space Exploration · Adventure · Philosophical · Psychological · Mystery · Suspense · Thriller