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100 1 _aMontague, C. E.
_q(Charles Edward),
_d1867-1928
245 1 0 _aDisenchantment
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-09-20
505 0 _aThe vision -- Misgiving -- At Agincourt and Ypres -- Tedium -- The sheep that were not fed -- 'Ware politicians -- "Can't believe a word" -- The duty of lying -- Autumn comes -- Autumn tints in chivalry -- Stars in their courses -- Belated boons -- The old age of the war -- Our moderate Satanists -- Any cure? -- Fair warning.
508 _aDavid King and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"Disenchantment" by C. E. Montague is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the emotional and psychological aftermath of World War I, depicting the feelings of disillusionment among the soldiers who had once embraced the sense of honor and purpose in their fight. Through the reflections of common soldiers, the story illustrates the profound impact of the war on their ideals and hopes, revealing the complexity of human nature when faced with harsh realities. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the broader theme of disenchantment that envelops returning soldiers. Montague highlights how many of them, once filled with patriotic fervor and idealism, are now grappling with feelings of disappointment and betrayal. The text sets the tone for a deeper exploration of the soldiers' experiences, detailing how their dreams of heroism are shattered by mundane and grotesque aspects of war, leading to a poignant commentary on the nature of human conflict and the loss of innocence. As their ideals collide with the gritty truths of military life, the narrative prepares to delve into their individual and collective struggles amidst the backdrop of a transformed society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60332
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