Revenants Des Enfants by Frederic Manning
Revenants Des Enfants is a novel written by Frederic Manning and published in 1928. The book follows the experiences of a young soldier during World War I, focusing on his time spent in the trenches and the psychological toll that war takes on him. It is considered one of the most realistic depictions of life in the trenches during this period.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1928 · Genre: Poetry, Fantasy, Literary Fiction · 206 words
First lines
Softly, on little feet that make no sound, / With laughter that one does not hear, they tread / Upon the primroses that star the ground, / Latticed by shade from branches overhead, / Swaying in moonlight; but their footsteps make / A twinkling like the raindrops on the lake.
The shy things that love silence and the night / Are fearless at their coming; as they pass, / Neither the nightingale nor owl take flight, / So gentle is each footfall on the grass; / They are a part of silence, and a part / Of sweetness sprung from tears hid in the heart.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Mystery
- Length: 206 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm, imagery, and metaphor, characteristic of poetry.
- Fantasy — The presence of ethereal, dream-like figures and a mystical atmosphere suggests elements of fantasy.
- Literary Fiction — The emphasis on themes of silence, dreams, and the ethereal nature of existence aligns with literary fiction's exploration of complex themes.
- Mystery — The enigmatic nature of the figures and their silent, unseen presence introduces a sense of mystery.
Tags
ghosts · children · haunting · memory · loss · grief · family · identity · nostalgia · supernatural · adventure · friendship