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100	1		_aMaeterlinck, Maurice, _d1862-1949
245	1	4	_aThe Wrack of the Storm
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-02-26
505	0		_aAfter the victory -- King Albert -- The hostage cities -- To save four cities -- Pro patria: I -- Heroism -- Pro patria: II -- Pro patria: III -- Belgium's flag day -- On the death of a little soldier -- The hour of destiny -- In Italy -- On rereading Thucydides -- The dead do not die -- In memoriam -- Supernatural communications in war-time -- Edith Cavell -- The life of the dead -- The war and the prophets -- The will of earth -- For Poland -- The might of the dead -- When the war is over -- The massacre of the innocents.
508			_aProduced by Diane Monico and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Wrack of the Storm" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century, specifically during World War I. The work offers profound reflections on the impact of war, nationalism, and the sacrifices made by individuals and nations, particularly focusing on Belgium's plight during the invasion. With a strong emphasis on morality and collective heroism, Maeterlinck's writing delves into the psychology of conflict and the unyielding spirit of those suffering under oppression. At the start of the book, the author’s preface expresses his dismay and sorrow over the necessity of invoking hate in his writings due to the ongoing horrors of war. He acknowledges his love for Germany and its people but ultimately asserts that the atrocities committed force a reckoning that cannot ignore the collective guilt of the nation. The subsequent essays chronicle various aspects of the war's impact on Belgium, underscoring the bravery of King Albert and the indomitable spirit of the Belgian people, who face devastation while remaining resolute in their values. These reflections not only seek to document the immediate circumstances but also aim to elevate the discourse surrounding national honor and the enduring qualities of humanity in times of moral crisis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWorld War, 1914-1918
700	1		_aTeixeira de Mattos, Alexander, _d1865-1921
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17861
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