The Song of Tiadatha by Owen Rutter
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"The Song of Tiadatha" by Captain Owen Rutter is a fictional narrative written during the early 20th century, likely amidst the backdrop of World War I. This work presents a unique blend of descriptive realism, humor, and sentiment, recounting the experiences of “Tired Arthur,” also known as Tiadatha, as he transitions from civilian life to the pressures of military service. The story captures his adventures while serving in the Salonica Army, highlighting
the camaraderie among soldiers as well as their trials and tribulations throughout the war. At the start of "The Song of Tiadatha," readers are introduced to the protagonist, Tiadatha, a young Londoner who is caught up in the fervor of enlisting for the war. The narrative begins with his mundane life before the war in St. James's, where he indulges in leisure activities like dining and dancing. However, compelled by a sense of duty, he joins the Army, and the opening chapters follow his training regimen filled with military drills and newfound friendships among fellow soldiers. The lively tone and whimsical details, such as Tiadatha's anticipation of military life versus the reality of training, set the stage for an exploration of both the absurdity and the gravity of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rutter, Owen, 1889-1944 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Owen, H. Collinson (Harry Collinson), 1882-1956 |
| LoC No. | 21009468 |
| Title | The Song of Tiadatha |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: T. Fisher Unwin,1920. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry |
| Subject | Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882 -- Parodies, imitations, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67937 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 353 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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