Combed Out by F. A. Voigt
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"Combed Out" by F. A. Voigt is a narrative written in the early 20th century, presenting a fictional account centered around the lives of soldiers during World War I. The work encapsulates the grueling reality of army training, the monotony of military life, and the raw emotions experienced by new recruits. The story's main character reflects on these aspects and grapples with the psychological impact of war as they endure the harsh
demands of military discipline and the uncertainty of combat. The opening of the narrative introduces us to the protagonist's first day in the army, detailing the frustrating experience of squad drill under a contemptuous Sergeant. The new recruits fumble through their drills, haunted by thoughts of home and the physical toll of their training, while their discomfort and resentment grow. As they endure grueling hours of instruction, the atmosphere shifts from irritation to a camaraderie of shared misery, suggesting a budding bond among the men amidst the harshness of their circumstances. The first chapter sets a tone of stark realism, portraying both the humor and despair of military life as the soldiers confront their new reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Voigt, F. A. (Frederick Augustus), 1892-1957 |
|---|---|
| Title | Combed Out |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Suzanne Lybarger, Melissa Er-Raqabi, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net/) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (www.archive.org/details/toronto) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16355 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-16355-0 |
| Release Date | Jul 24, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 587 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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