Commandeered by Various (1914)

Name: Commandeered
Author: Various

Commandeered is a collection of stories from various authors that explore the concept of commandeering. The stories range from the humorous to the serious, and explore the idea of commandeering from a variety of perspectives. From a young girl who commandeers a bus to a group of criminals who commandeer a bank, the stories in this collection explore the idea of commandeering in a variety of ways. The stories also explore the consequences of commandeering, and how it can affect the lives of those involved. Commandeered is a thought-provoking collection of stories that will leave readers with plenty to ponder.

By Various · First published 1914 · Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Thriller · 103 words

First lines

Last year he drew the harvest home Along the winding upland lane; The children twisted marigolds And clover flowers, to deck his mane. Last year -- he drew the harvest home!

To-day -- with puzzled, patient face, With ears a-droop, and weary feet, He marches to the sound of drums, And draws the gun along the street. To-day -- he draws the guns of war!

L. G. MOBERLY

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Work type: Poem
Author: Various
Date: 1914 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy
Length: 103 words
Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Adventure — The title implies a sense of taking control and seizing an opportunity, which is a common theme in adventure stories.
Mystery — The title implies a sense of intrigue and suspense, which are common elements of mystery stories.
Thriller — The title implies a sense of danger and excitement, which are common elements of thriller stories.
Fantasy — The title implies a sense of the unknown and the extraordinary, which are common elements of fantasy stories.