Fragments from France by Bruce Bairnsfather
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| Author | Bairnsfather, Bruce, 1887-1959 |
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| LoC No. | 18000387 |
| Title | Fragments from France |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Fragments from France" by Bruce Bairnsfather is a collection of humorous sketches and illustrations inspired by the author's experiences during World War I, produced in the early 20th century. This work captures the absurdity and grittiness of trench life, reflecting on the experiences of the British soldiers while simultaneously offering a comical take on the harsh realities of war. Through satire, Bairnsfather dives into the camaraderie and resilient spirit of the enlisted men amid the chaos of conflict. The book presents a vivid portrayal of life on the front lines, with various sketches showcasing everyday situations faced by soldiers. Bairnsfather employs wit to highlight the absurdities of military life—ranging from the struggle to maintain a sense of humor in dire circumstances to the interactions among soldiers and their encounters with the enemy. The artwork and accompanying captions depict everything from the dreariness of dugouts to the lighthearted banter between comrades, thus serving both as a chronological record of trench life and a poignant reminder of the spirit that endured through the trials of war. (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 -- Humor, caricatures, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25951 |
| Release Date | Jul 2, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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