Mr Britling pääsee selvyyteen II by H. G. Wells

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Author Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
Title Mr Britling pääsee selvyyteen II
Note Translation of second part of "Mr. Britling sees it through".
Credits Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Mr Britling pääsee selvyyteen II" by H. G. Wells is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the tumultuous period surrounding World War I, focusing on the character Mr. Britling, who grapples with complex feelings regarding duty, nationalism, and the impact of war on society. It delves into themes of personal sacrifice and the struggle between individual desires and collective responsibilities during a time of great upheaval. The opening of the story introduces Mr. Britling’s inner conflict between the romanticized notion of heroism in war and the stark reality of its consequences. As he contemplates enlisting, he envisions both noble acts of bravery and the harshness of combat, revealing his patriotic fervor intertwined with deep-seated fears for his loved ones, especially his sons. The narrative captures the fervor of nationalistic impulses in Britain during the war's onset, providing an insightful commentary on the societal dynamics and individual emotions that define this historical moment. Through Mr. Britling's reflections, readers are invited into the broader discourse on duty, sacrifice, and the moral complexities of warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
Subject War stories
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EBook-No. 52418
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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