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LoC No.: 23008058
Title: Through the Wheat
Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Through_the_Wheat
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Summary: "Through the Wheat" by Thomas Boyd is a novel written in the early 20th century, reflecting the experiences of soldiers during World War I. The story primarily revolves around Private William Hicks, who grapples with the grim realities of military service far from the glory and excitement he envisioned when enlisting. The narrative delves into the mental and emotional toll of war, portraying the absurdity and brutality faced by soldiers on the front lines. The opening of the novel establishes a somber atmosphere as it introduces Hicks and his disillusionment with military life in a northern French village. He expresses deep frustration with being relegated to menial tasks instead of fighting, and he longs for a sense of purpose amidst his bleak existence. The narrative quickly moves through Hicks’ interactions with his comrades, revealing their camaraderie and shared hardships as they prepare for an imminent frontline battle. The vivid descriptions of their surroundings and the internal struggles of the characters set a poignant tone, hinting at the chaos that lies ahead as they are thrust into the heart of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Boyd, Thomas, 1898-1935
EBook No.: 58796
Published: Jan 31, 2019
Downloads: 73
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
Subject: War stories
Subject: United States. Marine Corps -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 23008058
Title: Through the Wheat
Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Through_the_Wheat
Credits:
Produced by Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Through the Wheat" by Thomas Boyd is a novel written in the early 20th century, reflecting the experiences of soldiers during World War I. The story primarily revolves around Private William Hicks, who grapples with the grim realities of military service far from the glory and excitement he envisioned when enlisting. The narrative delves into the mental and emotional toll of war, portraying the absurdity and brutality faced by soldiers on the front lines. The opening of the novel establishes a somber atmosphere as it introduces Hicks and his disillusionment with military life in a northern French village. He expresses deep frustration with being relegated to menial tasks instead of fighting, and he longs for a sense of purpose amidst his bleak existence. The narrative quickly moves through Hicks’ interactions with his comrades, revealing their camaraderie and shared hardships as they prepare for an imminent frontline battle. The vivid descriptions of their surroundings and the internal struggles of the characters set a poignant tone, hinting at the chaos that lies ahead as they are thrust into the heart of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Boyd, Thomas, 1898-1935
EBook No.: 58796
Published: Jan 31, 2019
Downloads: 73
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
Subject: War stories
Subject: United States. Marine Corps -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.