War-time Silhouettes by Stephen Hudson
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"War-time Silhouettes" by Stephen Hudson is a collection of narratives set against the backdrop of war, reflecting on themes of loss, social change, and the human condition during times of conflict. Likely written in the early 20th century during or shortly after World War I, the book delves into the lives of various characters, including Mr. Adolf Reiss, a disgruntled merchant grappling with the effects of the war on his financial status
and social standing. At the start of the book, the narrative introduces Mr. Reiss, who sits alone in his uncomfortable, tastefully decorated room, contemplating his grievances against life. A recent visit from his khaki-clad nephew reveals the personal toll of the war, as the young man seeks financial assistance to support a friend going off to the front. Mr. Reiss reveals his cynical worldview, dictated by financial success and respectability. However, the unfolding events regarding his nephew's lost friend, Captain Staples, set the stage for deeper explorations of sacrifice and loss, culminating in a poignant letter that highlights the emotional toll of war on individuals and their relationships. The opening effectively establishes the contrast between wealth and moral decay, foreshadowing the inevitable impact of war on personal lives and societal values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hudson, Stephen, 1868-1944 |
|---|---|
| Title | War-time Silhouettes |
| Contents | Mr. Reiss's final grievance -- In the true interest of the nation -- War work -- Business in business -- "Bobby" -- A war victim -- Dulce et decorum. |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Eric Eldred, Marlo Dianne, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry |
| Subject | War poetry, English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8138 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 354 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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