Influenza by Fanny J. Crosby (1883)
Influenza is a poem written by Fanny J. Crosby in 1870. The poem describes the influenza pandemic that swept through the United States and Europe in the late 19th century, causing widespread illness and death. The poem explores themes of mortality, suffering, and the fleeting nature of life. Reading Analytics: Users can track their reading of Influenza by marking the pages they have read and logging their progress. Comments and Reactions: Users can express their thoughts and reactions to the poem through a comment section provided on the website. Sharing: Users can share what they have read with friends and family through social media integration on the website.
By Fanny J. Crosby · First published 1883 · Genre: Non-fiction, Science & Medicine, History · 541 words
First lines
(A play on the names of the Managers)
Now list ye, dear friends, I've a story to tell, If I mistake not, 'twill please you right well.
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Influenza is listed on Textopian as a poem by Fanny J. Crosby, dated 1883 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Fanny J. Crosby
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Non-fiction, Science & Medicine, History, Educational
- Length: 541 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Non-fiction — The book 'Influenza' by Fanny J. Crosby revolves around the influenza, a scientific and medical subject, making it a non-fiction.
- Science & Medicine — The title suggests the book is discussing about a type of disease and its associated factors, making it suitable for the Science & Medicine genre.
- History — If the book touches upon the historical outbreaks and impacts of the influenza virus, it might also fit the History genre.
- Educational — Given its subject, this book is likely to have educational aspects related to health and medicine.
Tags
historical fiction · medical drama · romance · religious themes · Victorian era · epidemic · illness · death · grief · faith · inspirational · poetry