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Title: The Pentecost of Calamity
Note: Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "The Pentecost of Calamity" by Owen Wister is a reflective work that weaves together narrative and commentary on the state of Europe during World War I, written in the early 20th century. This book can be categorized as a historical account and criticism, focusing on the moral and societal implications of war and the historical context surrounding it. Wister explores themes such as nationalism, cultural identity, and the human condition amid calamity, providing insights into the complexities arising from the war's devastation. In the narrative, Wister recalls his experiences in pre-war Germany and contrasts them with the subsequent outbreak of conflict, prompting deep reflections on national character and morality. Through personal anecdotes and historical observations, he illustrates the serene beauty and order of Germany before the war and juxtaposes it with the tragic consequences of its militaristic ambitions. The author grapples with the dissonance between the German people's former peace and contentment and their complicity in war atrocities, ultimately advocating for a deeper understanding of humanity transcending national boundaries. The book serves as a poignant reminder of the duality of human nature, caught between the impulses of civilization and chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wister, Owen, 1860-1938
EBook No.: 32098
Published: Apr 23, 2010
Downloads: 57
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918
Subject: Germany
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Pentecost of Calamity
Note: Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Pentecost of Calamity" by Owen Wister is a reflective work that weaves together narrative and commentary on the state of Europe during World War I, written in the early 20th century. This book can be categorized as a historical account and criticism, focusing on the moral and societal implications of war and the historical context surrounding it. Wister explores themes such as nationalism, cultural identity, and the human condition amid calamity, providing insights into the complexities arising from the war's devastation. In the narrative, Wister recalls his experiences in pre-war Germany and contrasts them with the subsequent outbreak of conflict, prompting deep reflections on national character and morality. Through personal anecdotes and historical observations, he illustrates the serene beauty and order of Germany before the war and juxtaposes it with the tragic consequences of its militaristic ambitions. The author grapples with the dissonance between the German people's former peace and contentment and their complicity in war atrocities, ultimately advocating for a deeper understanding of humanity transcending national boundaries. The book serves as a poignant reminder of the duality of human nature, caught between the impulses of civilization and chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wister, Owen, 1860-1938
EBook No.: 32098
Published: Apr 23, 2010
Downloads: 57
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918
Subject: Germany
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.