A War-Time Wooing: A Story by Charles King

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Author King, Charles, 1844-1933
Title A War-Time Wooing: A Story
Note Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "A War-Time Wooing" by Captain Charles King is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the story explores themes of love and sacrifice, primarily through the characters of Bessie Warren, a young girl mourning the death of her brother, and Lieutenant Paul Revere Abbot, a soldier whose correspondence with Bessie becomes a poignant thread in their lives. As war rages, personal connections are deepened and complicated by the harsh realities of military life and loss. At the start of the tale, the narrative introduces us to Bessie Warren and her father, Doctor Warren, at a suburban train station as they await news from the frontlines. Bessie is revealed to be experiencing developing feelings for Lieutenant Abbot, a soldier who has only interacted with her through letters, igniting a hope that is entwined with the ongoing war. The opening hints at the emotional turmoil caused by war when Doctor Warren finds himself reconciling his daughter's affection for a stranger with the deep grief of having lost his own son to the battlefield. Such dynamics are set against a backdrop of military camaraderie, duty, and the unfolding tragedy of the war, suggesting a rich exploration of how personal narratives collide with larger historical events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 22906
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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