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100	1		_aTiplady, Thomas, _d1882-1967
245	1	4	_aThe Soul of the Soldier: Sketches from the Western Battle-Front
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2014-07-18
508			_aProduced by Al Haines
520			_a"The Soul of the Soldier: Sketches from the Western Battle-Front" by Thomas Tiplady is a collection of personal reflections and observations written during the First World War, likely in the early 20th century. Written by a chaplain who served at the front, the book aims to capture the essence of soldiers' lives amidst the chaos of war, delving into their thoughts, feelings, hardships, and acts of heroism, while also acknowledging the deep connections they maintain with those at home. The opening of the work introduces readers to Tiplady’s experiences, emphasizing the stark contrasts and emotions present at the Western Front. He begins with a poignant metaphor, using the death of a swan at Ypres to symbolize the tragic loss of innocence amid the horrors of war. Tiplady describes how soldiers, often inarticulate, share their souls through their actions rather than words. The author poignantly illustrates the psychological burden borne by the soldiers and the silent suffering of their families back home, accentuating themes of camaraderie, the heroic spirit of soldiers, and a profound connection to humanity that remains even in the face of death and despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46323
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