02119cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000470012624500100017326400510018330000470023433600260028133700260030733800360033350000310036950800330040052012310043353400450166465300360170985600430174599900170178824945UtSlPG20260610133554.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a19011436  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMcNeile, H. C.q(Herman Cyril),d1888-193710aMufti 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-03-29  aE-text prepared by Al Haines  a"Mufti" by H. C. McNeile is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book is set during World War I and follows Derek Vane, an officer in the army, and his interactions with various characters, introducing themes of war, love, and the search for meaning amidst chaos. The story juxtaposes the brutal realities of warfare with moments of light-heartedness and deep emotional reflection.  The opening of the novel presents a series of scenes in the wartime setting that highlight the senses of futility and disillusionment felt by the soldiers. We meet Derek Vane, who is depicted relaxing in a makeshift camp, seemingly detached from the surrounding war, while fellow officers engage in playful banter. The narrative shifts to a dramatic air attack, revealing the stark reality of war with the deaths of enemy pilots, which elicits a mix of indifference and reflection on the events' meaning for those who survive. As Vane continues to navigate the complexities of his experiences and relationships, particularly with a V.A.D. named Margaret Trent, the novel hints at a deeper examination of the characters' emotional transformations as a result of their wartime experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24945  c65946d65946