"Contemptible", by "Casualty"
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"Contemptible" by "Casualty" is a collection of soldiers' tales from the Great War, written in the early 20th century. This narrative captures the experiences of British soldiers as they embark on their journey to France, detailing the routine of military life, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the grim reality of war. The central character is a Subaltern whose perspective frames the challenges and emotional turmoil faced by those on the front lines.
At the start of the story, the Subaltern reflects on his departure from England, marking the abrupt transition from civilian life to the war effort. The opening chapters vividly describe the monotony and confusion of mobilization, the varied responses of soldiers and their families, and the stark reality of their surroundings as they move towards the front. Through his journey, the Subaltern experiences a mix of apprehension, nostalgia, and determination, as he grapples with the weight of his responsibilities and the uncertainty of what lies ahead in the unfolding conflict. The narrative poignantly captures the essence of the "calm before the storm" as the soldiers prepare for their first encounters with the chaotic and brutal realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Title | "Contemptible", by "Casualty" |
|---|---|
| Note | From Soldiers' Tales of the Great War series |
| Credits |
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Graeme Mackreth, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18103 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-18103-5 |
| Release Date | Apr 2, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 358 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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