Van Aardappel-mes tot Officiersdegen by Melis Stoke

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Author Stoke, Melis, 1892-1942
Illustrator Mens, Is. van (Isidorus Maria Cornelis), 1890-1985
Illustrator Velde, Henry van de, 1863-1957
Title Van Aardappel-mes tot Officiersdegen
Uit het Dagboek van een Landstormplichtige.
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Summary "Van Aardappel-mes tot Officiersdegen" by Melis Stoke is a humorous, semi-autobiographical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the life and inner thoughts of Melis Stoke, a conscript soldier, as he grapples with the absurdities and challenges of military life and the transition from civilian existence to soldiering during a time of war. The opening of the narrative presents Melis Stoke's reflections just before he is drafted, capturing a mix of humor and anxiety. In his farewell letter to his former self, he humorously laments the prospect of leaving his comfortable civilian life and entering military service, which he likens to an unappealing ordeal akin to joining a "third-rate football club." As he enters the barracks and meets various recruits, he evokes a vivid portrait of their different backgrounds and the mundane realities of military life. The tone balances both comedic commentary and a deeper contemplation of identity and duty, setting a lighthearted yet critical stage for the experiences that will follow throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Netherlands
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EBook-No. 33297
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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