The Dead Leader
The Dead Leader is a gripping historical novel set in the turbulent years of the American Civil War. The story follows the life of a young man named John, who is forced to leave his home in the South and join the Union Army. He is quickly thrust into the horrors of war, and must face the harsh realities of battle. As he struggles to survive, he finds himself in the middle of a conspiracy involving a powerful leader of the Confederacy. John must make difficult choices as he navigates the treacherous waters of war and politics. He must decide whether to follow his conscience or the orders of his superiors. In the end, he must decide whether to fight for the Union or the Confederacy. The Dead Leader is a powerful story of courage, loyalty, and the power of friendship in the face of adversity. It is a story of a young man's journey to find his place in a world of chaos and destruction.
By Leigh Gordon Giltner · First published 1900 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Thriller · 154 words
First lines
After the waiting and the anguished weeping He lies at rest at last. How should we mourn him tranced in peaceful sleeping, His pain all past!
The Right's Excalibur his strong arm wielded A little space lies low; The victor in life's sometime strife has yielded To man's last Foe.
Late--all too late--our loyal tribute giving A loyal, fearless soul! He whom we honored late--so late--while living, Lies dead beside the goal.
Yet this the solace of these long sad hours While we who loved him weep, We breathe an answering message in our flowers To him who lies asleep.
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The Dead Leader is listed on Textopian as a short story by Leigh Gordon Giltner, dated 1900 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Leigh Gordon Giltner
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Adventure
- Length: 154 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The Dead Leader is set in the late 1800s and follows the story of a leader who has passed away, making it a historical fiction novel.
- Mystery — The novel follows the protagonist as they try to uncover the truth behind the death of the leader, making it a mystery novel.
- Thriller — The novel is filled with suspense and tension as the protagonist attempts to uncover the truth, making it a thriller novel.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey to uncover the truth, making it an adventure novel.
Tags
American poetry · Horror[1]serial Drama[2]zombie Apocalypse · abyss · anguished · answering · arm · asleep · cold · dark · dead · death · deep