The Conscript Mother by Robert Herrick
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"The Conscript Mother" by Robert Herrick is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically during the tumultuous time preceding and during World War I. The book explores the emotional landscape of a mother, Signora Maironi, as she navigates the impact of conscription and impending war on her son, Enrico, who is about to be sent to the front lines. The storyline sheds light on the fears, hopes, and sacrifices faced
by families caught in the tide of war. The narrative follows Signora Maironi's journey as she seeks to find her son, who is in military service, amidst the anxieties stirred by the prospect of war. As the tension in Italy rises, she reflects on her young son's health and her fears for his safety. The story depicts their brief but poignant reunions, filled with love and apprehension, highlighting the personal cost of war on families. Ultimately, as Signora Maironi struggles to maintain hope and connection, the novel poignantly illustrates the heart-wrenching reality for mothers and families as their loved ones are thrust into the dangers of battle, culminating in the inevitable tragedies of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Herrick, Robert, 1868-1938 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 16011230 |
| Title | The Conscript Mother |
| Original Publication | United States: Charles Scribner’s Sons,1916. |
| Credits | D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67218 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67218-2 |
| Release Date | Jan 22, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 356 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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