Wren, Percival Christopher 1885-1941 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Cupid in Africa" by Percival Christopher Wren is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the character Bertram Greene, a young man caught between his family's military legacy and his own intellectual pursuits, as he navigates the challenges of becoming an officer during the Great War while stationed in India and being assigned to Africa. The novel delves into themes of duty, identity, and the contrast between societal expectations and personal aspirations. The opening of the novel sets the stage by introducing Major Hugh Walsingham Greene, Bertram's father, whose disappointment in his son’s artistic and intellectual inclinations heightens the familial tension. The narrative reveals Major Greene's struggles with respectability and masculinity, contrasting sharply with Bertram's aspirations dominated by scholarly accomplishments rather than military prowess. As Bertram prepares for his upcoming assignment and embraces his role as a soldier, he experiences deep self-doubt about his capabilities and the crude realities of warfare, suggesting a rich exploration of personal growth against a backdrop of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-09-26 This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler Original publication data not identified Young men -- Fiction World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Africa, East -- Fiction Great Britain. Army -- Military life -- History -- 20th century -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37544 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37544 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133845.0 37544