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100	1		_aBairnsfather, Bruce, _d1887-1959
245	1	0	_aFragments from France
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-07-02
508			_aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Fragments from France" by Bruce Bairnsfather is a collection of humorous sketches and illustrations inspired by the author's experiences during World War I, produced in the early 20th century. This work captures the absurdity and grittiness of trench life, reflecting on the experiences of the British soldiers while simultaneously offering a comical take on the harsh realities of war. Through satire, Bairnsfather dives into the camaraderie and resilient spirit of the enlisted men amid the chaos of conflict. The book presents a vivid portrayal of life on the front lines, with various sketches showcasing everyday situations faced by soldiers. Bairnsfather employs wit to highlight the absurdities of military life—ranging from the struggle to maintain a sense of humor in dire circumstances to the interactions among soldiers and their encounters with the enemy. The artwork and accompanying captions depict everything from the dreariness of dugouts to the lighthearted banter between comrades, thus serving both as a chronological record of trench life and a poignant reminder of the spirit that endured through the trials of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Humor, caricatures, etc.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25951
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