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LoC No.: 19013844
Title: Going West
Note: Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Al Haines & the online Distributed Proofreaders
Canada team at http:
//www.pgdpcanada.net
Summary: "Going West" by Basil King is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically during the time following World War I. The book explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the profound impact of war on personal lives, reflecting the experiences of American soldiers during that tumultuous period. The story follows Lester, a civilian and aspiring broker who is suddenly called to serve in World War I. As he navigates the brutal realities of combat, he reflects on his life, including his engagement to Molly Dove, who waits for him back home. Deeply influenced by his family’s military history, Lester finds himself grappling with his own identity amidst the chaos of war. After enduring harrowing experiences on the battlefield, he confronts the fate of his life and the consequences of violence, ultimately exploring the nature of existence and the ties that bind people across life and death. The narrative addresses the emotional weight carried by those left behind, particularly Molly, who, despite sorrow, seeks a connection to Lester after his death, leading to a powerful resolution about love, loss, and hope beyond mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: King, Basil, 1859-1928
EBook No.: 60395
Published: Sep 30, 2019
Downloads: 49
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 19013844
Title: Going West
Note: Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Al Haines & the online Distributed Proofreaders
Canada team at http:
//www.pgdpcanada.net
Summary: "Going West" by Basil King is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically during the time following World War I. The book explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the profound impact of war on personal lives, reflecting the experiences of American soldiers during that tumultuous period. The story follows Lester, a civilian and aspiring broker who is suddenly called to serve in World War I. As he navigates the brutal realities of combat, he reflects on his life, including his engagement to Molly Dove, who waits for him back home. Deeply influenced by his family’s military history, Lester finds himself grappling with his own identity amidst the chaos of war. After enduring harrowing experiences on the battlefield, he confronts the fate of his life and the consequences of violence, ultimately exploring the nature of existence and the ties that bind people across life and death. The narrative addresses the emotional weight carried by those left behind, particularly Molly, who, despite sorrow, seeks a connection to Lester after his death, leading to a powerful resolution about love, loss, and hope beyond mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: King, Basil, 1859-1928
EBook No.: 60395
Published: Sep 30, 2019
Downloads: 49
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.