Foe-Farrell by Arthur Quiller-Couch
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"Foe-Farrell" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds among military officers during wartime, centering on Major Sir Roderick Otway as he recounts tales to his fellow soldiers. The narrative blends themes of camaraderie, personal dilemma, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly revolving around the character of John Foe, a brilliant yet enigmatic friend of Otway's. The opening of "Foe-Farrell" introduces the setting
of a makeshift officers' mess during a war, where Major Otway engages two comrades in storytelling, revealing a mysterious incident connected to an unknown drowning victim. As they navigate mundane army life fraught with existential questions and the challenges of camaraderie under dreary conditions, Otway reflects on his friendship with Foe, who appears to be an academically gifted yet emotionally withdrawn individual. The initial chapters blend light-hearted banter with poignant introspection as elements of personal history, political undertones, and the realities of war begin to surface, drawing the reader into the intricacies of the characters' connections and the larger implications of their experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Quiller-Couch, Arthur, 1863-1944 |
|---|---|
| Title | Foe-Farrell |
| Credits | Produced by Lionel Sear |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Hate -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19114 |
| Release Date | Aug 25, 2006 |
| Last Update | Aug 31, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 613 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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