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100 1 _aAldrich, Thomas Bailey,
_d1836-1907
245 1 0 _aQuite So
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-11-06
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Quite So" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a short story set during the Civil War, likely written in the late 19th century. This poignant narrative provides a glimpse into the lives of soldiers in the Army of the Potomac, focusing on a character nicknamed "Quite So," whose real name is John Bladburn. The story captures themes of companionship, loss, and the personal struggles of soldiers amidst the backdrop of war. The plot centers on Bladburn, an unassuming and reticent man who becomes a cherished member of a military mess during a challenging time in the war. Despite being surrounded by camaraderie, Bladburn harbors a deep sense of loneliness tied to his past, specifically his unfulfilled love for a girl named Mary, and the death of his family. Throughout the narrative, Bladburn's quiet demeanor and devotion to his tattered Latin grammar come to symbolize his inner life and aspirations. As the story unfolds, it culminates in tragedy when he suffers a severe injury during picket duty. In his final moments, he expresses a poignant farewell while clutching the grammar book, revealing the depth of his character and the loss of the dreams he held dear. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23359
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