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Cunninghame Graham, R. B. (Robert Bontine)
1852
1936
Graham, Robert Bontine Cunninghame
Graham, R. B. Cunninghame (Robert Bontine Cunninghame)
Cunninghame-Graham, Robert Bontine
Graham, Robert Gallnigad Bontine Cunninghame
Brought Forward
Brought forward -- Los pingos -- Fidelity -- "Uno dei mille" -- With the north-east wind -- Elysium -- Heredity -- El Tango Argentino -- In a backwater -- Hippomorphous -- Mudejar -- A minor prophet -- El Masgad -- Feast day in Santa Maria Mayor -- Bopicuá.
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"Brought Forward" by R. B. Cunninghame Graham is a work of fiction likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds predominantly in a Glasgow workshop during World War I, focusing on the lives of the working class amidst the backdrop of war. The characters involved are mostly laborers who partake in discussions about politics and the war, encapsulating themes of friendship, loyalty, and the struggles of the working man during tumultuous times. At the start of the book, the atmosphere of the Parkhead workshop is depicted as dreary and monotonous, highlighting the daily grind of the laborers who engage in spirited debates about political affairs and the war. Central to this opening is the relationship between two characters, Jimmy and Geordie, who are contrasted by their responses to the conflict; Jimmy enlists enthusiastically, while Geordie remains reticent, reflecting a deeper commentary on duty, honor, and the psychological toll of war. The sense of foreboding escalates when news arrives that Jimmy has been killed in action, prompting Geordie to take decisive action, indicating that he too feels compelled to join the fight. This opening sets the stage for a narrative that promises to explore complex emotional and social dynamics against a historical backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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