The Human Slaughter-House: Scenes from the War that is Sure to Come by Lamszus

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Author Lamszus, Wilhelm, 1881-1965
Translator Williams, Oakley
LoC No. 13010112
Title The Human Slaughter-House: Scenes from the War that is Sure to Come
Note Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive)
Summary "The Human Slaughter-House: Scenes from the War that is Sure to Come" by Wilhelm Lamszus is a powerful anti-war narrative likely written in the early 20th century. This work provides a stark portrayal of the horrors of modern warfare, emphasizing the physical and psychological toll it takes on soldiers. Throughout the opening chapters, the narrative unfolds in the context of impending war, capturing the anxiety, resignation, and multifaceted emotions experienced by the soldiers as they mobilize for battle. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to a soldier who grapples with the reality of war as he receives orders for mobilization. His internal turmoil is palpable as he reflects on the devastating consequences of war—a theme that intensifies as he departs to face an uncertain fate, leaving his family behind. The opening vividly illustrates the transformation from a civilian to a soldier, showcasing the conflicting thoughts and emotions stirred within the protagonist as he confronts the darker aspects of militarism, the machinery of death, and the inevitable loss of life. This exploration of the human experience in the face of war sets the tone for a sobering reflection on conflict and its consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class JX: Political science: International law
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject War
Subject Imaginary wars and battles
Category Text
EBook-No. 39588
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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