| Author |
Montague, C. E. (Charles Edward), 1867-1928 |
| Title |
Disenchantment
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The vision -- Misgiving -- At Agincourt and Ypres -- Tedium -- The sheep that were not fed -- 'Ware politicians -- "Can't believe a word" -- The duty of lying -- Autumn comes -- Autumn tints in chivalry -- Stars in their courses -- Belated boons -- The old age of the war -- Our moderate Satanists -- Any cure? -- Fair warning.
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| Credits |
David King and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Disenchantment" by C. E. Montague is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the emotional and psychological aftermath of World War I, depicting the feelings of disillusionment among the soldiers who had once embraced the sense of honor and purpose in their fight. Through the reflections of common soldiers, the story illustrates the profound impact of the war on their ideals and hopes, revealing the complexity of human nature when faced with harsh realities. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the broader theme of disenchantment that envelops returning soldiers. Montague highlights how many of them, once filled with patriotic fervor and idealism, are now grappling with feelings of disappointment and betrayal. The text sets the tone for a deeper exploration of the soldiers' experiences, detailing how their dreams of heroism are shattered by mundane and grotesque aspects of war, leading to a poignant commentary on the nature of human conflict and the loss of innocence. As their ideals collide with the gritty truths of military life, the narrative prepares to delve into their individual and collective struggles amidst the backdrop of a transformed society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
60332 |
| Release Date |
Sep 20, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jul 1, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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