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100 1 _aMaclean, Norman,
_d1869-1952
245 1 4 _aThe Great Discovery
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-09-04
505 0 _aThe great discovery -- The revival of patriotism -- The shadow of the cross -- The power of prayer -- The victory -- The cities of the plain.
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The Great Discovery" by Norman Maclean is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the spiritual and ethical transformations in society during the tumultuous times of World War I, capturing the struggles, faith, and newfound realizations of communities affected by the war. The narrative emphasizes the plight of individuals confronting death and loss, while discovering deeper connections with God and each other amidst the chaos. The opening of "The Great Discovery" introduces the author’s observations of a parish grappling with the consequences of war. As the sound of distant gunfire becomes a reality, the once contented community is shaken from its complacency, leading to a collective awakening to the meaning of life, faith, and prayer. Figures who were previously indifferent to religious practices find themselves drawn to the church, compelled to seek solace and connection in a time of crisis. The narrative highlights moments of awakening for individuals, the power of prayer, and the unifying effect of shared suffering, ultimately revealing a profound rediscovery of God and purpose in the face of tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Great Britain
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Religious aspects
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33635
999 _c74481
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