The Angel of Death
The Angel of Death is a novel by Swedish author Johan Olof Wallin. It tells the story of a young man, Erik, who is struggling to come to terms with his own mortality. After a near-death experience, Erik is visited by an angel of death, who tells him that he has been chosen to be the messenger of death. Erik is then sent on a journey to the underworld, where he must confront his own mortality and the fate of those he loves. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious woman who helps him on his journey. As he travels, Erik discovers the secrets of life and death, and learns to accept his own mortality. In the end, he finds peace and acceptance in his own mortality.
By Johan Olof Wallin · First published 1892 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance · 2,789 words
First lines
Ye children, Adam's, of earth begotten, Who unto earth shall again return! You are my own: Be it not forgotten, I am the penalty sin did earn!. O man, time's guest! With my grasp, I reach thee, From east to west, And by voices, teach thee With scripture's word in the Master's name, From air and water and earth and flame.
You build and dwell like the sparrows, building, In sunny summer, their fragile nest: Securely feeling, in shady shielding, They sing so joyful in happy rest; But sudden gust Of the tempest shatters The tiny crust Of their nest in tatters -- The merry song, heard so short before, With grief is silenced forevermore.
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The Angel of Death is listed on Textopian as a short story by Johan Olof Wallin, dated 1892 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Johan Olof Wallin
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Fantasy
- Length: 2,789 words
- Structure: 1 section, 37 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The Angel of Death is a historical novel by Johan Olof Wallin, set in the early 19th century in Sweden. The novel follows the story of a young man who is sent to a remote village to investigate a mysterious death. The novel explores themes of religion, superstition, and the power of nature.
- Mystery — The Angel of Death is a mystery novel that follows the protagonist as he attempts to uncover the truth behind a mysterious death in a remote village. The novel is full of suspense and intrigue as the protagonist attempts to unravel the mystery.
- Romance — The Angel of Death features a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a young woman he meets in the village. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the power of human connection.
- Fantasy — The Angel of Death contains elements of fantasy, as the protagonist encounters supernatural forces and mysterious creatures in his quest to uncover the truth. The novel also explores themes of fate and destiny, as the protagonist struggles to make sense of the strange events unfolding around him.
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Poetry · care · city · conscience · day · doth · dwell · earth · faith · feeling · fetters · forlorn