02343cam a22003253u 4500 67218 UtSlPG 20260610134542.0 m cr n 260607r20221916utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 16011230 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Herrick, Robert, 1868-1938 The Conscript Mother Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-01-22 D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries) "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.) Originally published: United States: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1916 World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction https://archive.org/details/conscriptmother00herriala/page/56/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67218 108040 108040