A Bagnold, Enid 1889-1981 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Diary Without Dates" by Enid Bagnold is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century, likely during the time of World War I. The book presents a glimpse into the life of a nurse or V.A.D. (Voluntary Aid Detachment), as she navigates the complexities of hospital life and her interactions with wounded soldiers. The story captures the ebb and flow of emotions experienced in a wartime hospital, focusing on themes of love, pain, and the impermanence of life. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist grapples with her feelings amidst the backdrop of a dim hospital. She reflects on the isolation and camaraderie found in her surroundings, observing the officers and fellow nurses around her, including an intriguing soldier named Mr. Pettitt, who increasingly occupies her thoughts. The beginning of the book establishes an atmosphere of longing and introspection, intertwining moments of humor and melancholy as the protagonist contemplates love and the transient nature of relationships in the midst of wartime uncertainties. Through her experiences, Bagnold conveys the realities of life in a military hospital, effectively setting the stage for the unfolding emotional journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-01-30 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British World War, 1914-1918 -- Hospitals Bagnold, Enid Nurses -- Great Britain -- Biography D501 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31124 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31124 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133717.0 31124