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100	1		_aPreston, Margaret Junkin, _d1820-1897
245	1	0	_aBeechenbrook : _bA Rhyme of the War
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-08-08
508			_aProduced by Mark C. Orton, Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Beechenbrook" by Margaret Junkin Preston is a narrative poem published during the late 19th century, particularly in the year 1866, amidst the backdrop of the American Civil War. This literary work explores themes of love, sacrifice, and patriotism against the turbulent and sorrowful landscape of war, particularly highlighting the emotions and struggles of those left behind, particularly women and children, as their loved ones go off to fight. The poem follows the heart-wrenching experience of Alice, the wife of a soldier named Douglass, as she grapples with the pain of separation brought about by the war. She faces the dual burden of managing her household and caring for her children while worrying incessantly about her husband's safety. As Douglass courageously joins the battle, Alice demonstrates resilience, often concealing her deep sorrow through acts of service both for the soldiers and her family. The narrative unfolds through a series of poignant moments that reflect the harsh realities of war, including the physical and emotional toll it takes on the characters, culminating in despair and loss. As the story progresses, it becomes a powerful reflection on love, loss, and the unyielding spirit of those who endure the hardships of war, reminding readers of the often-overlooked sacrifices of families during such tumultuous times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Poetry -- Confederate
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16480
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