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McNeile, H. C. (Herman Cyril)
1888
1937
McNeile, Herman Cyril
McNeile, Cyril
Men, Women and Guns
Prologue -- Part one: The motor-gun. Private Meyrick, company idiot. Spud Trevor of the Red Hussars. The fatal second. Jim Brent's V.C. Retribution. The death grip. James Henry -- Part two, the land of topsy turvy: The grey house. The women and ... the men. The woman and the man. "The regiment." The contrast. Black, white, and ... grey. Archie and others. On the staff. No answer. The madness. The grey house again.
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"Men, Women and Guns" by H. C. McNeile is a novel written in the early 20th century. This narrative explores the complexities of human relationships amidst the chaos of World War I, intertwining themes of love, duty, and the blurring lines of morality during wartime. Central to the story are characters like Dick O'Rourke and Private Meyrick, who grapple with personal connections and combat experiences that influence their actions and decisions. The opening of the book sets a stark and immersive tone, capturing the harsh reality of war through vivid descriptions of shelling and the mental strains faced by soldiers. The prologue establishes a poignant discourse on the experiences of those living through wartime, contrasting the romantic notions of war with its grim realities. We meet Dick O'Rourke, who is haunted by love and the pressures of duty, and his turmoil is compounded by a chance encounter revealing dark secrets about love and fidelity. Meanwhile, we see Private Meyrick, portrayed as the "Company Idiot," whose dreaming nature casts him in a negative light amongst his peers; however, the narrative hints at his potential for heroism despite the mockery he endures. This opening not only introduces us to the characters' personal struggles but also hints at the larger conflicts and challenges they will face as the war unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
War stories, English
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