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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aDawson, Coningsby,
_d1883-1959
245 1 4 _aThe Test of Scarlet: A Romance of Reality
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-06-30
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"The Test of Scarlet: A Romance of Ideality" by Coningsby Dawson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the harrowing experiences of soldiers during World War I, focusing on themes of courage, sacrifice, and the human spirit amidst the chaos of war. The narrative presents various characters, including a noted raiding officer known for his heroic exploits and a tender-hearted liaison officer grappling with fear and a sense of duty, thereby painting a vivid picture of life on the front lines. The opening of the novel sets a gritty and intense tone, depicting the aftermath of a raid on the enemy forces. As the main character observes the carnage and destruction around him, he reflects on the lives lost and the personal stories of both his comrades and the enemy soldiers. The text highlights the complexities of warfare, with characters like "Battling Brown," a decorated soldier, and "Dick Dirk," who faces his fears for the sake of a distant love, illustrating the personal stakes involved. Through their shared struggles and dreams, the narrative begins to unravel the intimate connections that motivate the soldiers even as they confront the horrors of battle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
653 _aWar stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52450
999 _c93284
_d93284