The Memoirs of a Swine in the Land of Kultur; or, How it Felt to be a Prisoner…
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About this eBook
| Author | Muse, Benjamin, 1898-1986 |
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| LoC No. | 19012086 |
| Title | The Memoirs of a Swine in the Land of Kultur; or, How it Felt to be a Prisoner of War |
| Original Publication | United States: Ben Muse,1919. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "The Memoirs of a Swine in the Land of Kultur; or, How it Felt to be a Prisoner of War" by Ben Muse is a memoir written in the aftermath of World War I, specifically in the early 20th century. This book chronicles the author’s personal experiences and challenges during his imprisonment as a soldier captured in the war, revealing both the harsh realities of captivity and the unexpected camaraderie experienced among soldiers from different nations. The narrative begins with Muse's capture by German forces and follows his journey through various prisoner of war camps, detailing the hardships and deprivations faced by him and his comrades. Throughout the memoir, Muse discusses the complexity of his interactions with German civilians, the friendships he forms with fellow prisoners from different backgrounds, and the peculiarities of life in captivity. As he adapts to the farm work imposed upon him, he also navigates personal challenges, cultural exchanges, and vivid experiences that highlight the absurdity of war, resulting in a poignant commentary on humanity amidst conflict. Ultimately, the memoir concludes with his liberation, maintaining a reflective tone on the toll of war on both captors and captives alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, German |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 67760 |
| Release Date | Apr 3, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 69 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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