02526cam a22003733u 4500 59437 UtSlPG 20260610134353.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 23012336 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937 A Son at the Front Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-05-05 Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Son at the Front" by Edith Wharton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds around John Campton, an American portrait painter living in Paris, as he prepares to reunite with his son George amidst the growing tensions that hint at the impending outbreak of World War I. The narrative explores themes of fatherhood, artistic aspiration, and the looming shadow of war, capturing the emotional turmoil experienced by a parent whose son may soon be swept into the chaos of conflict. The opening of the novel introduces John Campton, who is eagerly anticipating the arrival of his son, George. Set against the backdrop of Paris on the eve of war, Campton reflects on their relationship, his past artistic struggles, and the societal pressures that shape their lives. As he interacts with various characters, including friends and social acquaintances who embody the anxieties of their time, Campton grapples with the uncertainty of whether he will be able to protect his son from the draft. The stark contrast between his plans for an idyllic journey with George and the impending war sets a poignant tone, highlighting the personal stakes involved as conflict threatens to disrupt their fleeting moments of connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction War stories Fathers and sons -- Fiction Domestic fiction Paris (France) -- Fiction Americans -- France -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59437 100263 100263