The Drama Of Three Hundred & Sixty-Five Days: Scenes In The Great War by Caine
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| Author | Caine, Hall, Sir, 1853-1931 |
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| LoC No. | 15019347 |
| Title | The Drama Of Three Hundred & Sixty-Five Days: Scenes In The Great War |
| Alternate Title | The Drama Of Three Hundred And Sixty-Five Days: Scenes In The Great War |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Drama of Three Hundred & Sixty-Five Days: Scenes in the Great War" by Hall Caine is a historical account written during the early 20th century, specifically during the tumultuous period of World War I. The book explores the complex tapestry of events and emotions experienced during the first year of the war, reflecting on the invisible battles between good and evil that underpin the visible conflict. Rather than focusing on a singular narrative, Caine provides a broad perspective on various characters and nations involved in the war, including the Kaiser and the Crown Prince of Germany, while grappling with the moral implications of their actions. The opening of this work introduces Mr. Maeterlinck's theory of the war as an expression of an invisible conflict between good and evil and poses philosophical questions about fate and human agency. Caine references historical figures like King Edward, illustrating the anxieties surrounding pre-war diplomatic efforts that eerily foreshadowed the coming conflict. He provides insightful portraits of pivotal figures such as the Kaiser, the Crown Prince, and the Archduke Ferdinand, delving into their motivations and actions that led to the war. Throughout, Caine’s prose captures the chaotic emotions of a world on the brink, foreshadowing the catastrophic events that follow while emphasizing the tragedy of human suffering and moral failure inherent in warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25573 |
| Release Date | May 23, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 123 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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