02486cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500320014626400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450802000039552014200059553400450201565300360206065300160209685600430211299900170215524202UtSlPG20260610133544.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aDos Passos, John,d1896-197010aOne Man's Initiation—1917 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-01-07  aProduced by V. L. Simpson, Sally Pursell and the Online
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by The Internet Archive)  a"One Man's Initiation—1917" by John Dos Passos is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work captures the experiences of young American soldiers during World War I, showcasing the contrasting emotions of excitement, fear, and existential contemplation as they navigate the chaotic landscape of the war. The primary character, Martin Howe, embarks on a journey across the Atlantic and into the trenches of France, facing the stark realities of war while grappling with the ideals and motivations that led him there.  The opening of the story sets the stage on a bustling wharf, filled with anticipation as soldiers prepare to depart for battle. Martin Howe stands at the stern of a ship, reflecting on the gravity of his situation while engaging in lighthearted exchanges with fellow soldiers and conversations with women aboard. Amidst the lively atmosphere, a sense of dread looms as characters discuss the horrors of warfare and toxic gases that threaten their lives. The narrative swiftly transitions from carefree banter to moments of somber realization about the brutal nature of war, showcasing the spectrum of emotions experienced by those involved. Through vivid imagery and dialogues, Dos Passos introduces readers to Martin's internal struggles as he reconciles his youthful optimism with the harsh realities waiting for him on the European front. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction  aWar stories40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24202  c65203d65203