Down among men by Will Levington Comfort
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| Author | Comfort, Will Levington, 1878-1932 |
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| Title | Down among men |
| Original Publication | United States: George H. Doran Company,1913. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries) |
| Summary | "Down Among Men" by Will Levington Comfort is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores the themes of war, humanity, and personal transformation, focusing on the character John Morning, a war correspondent. The narrative delves into the complexities of personal struggle against the backdrop of military conflict, highlighting both the valiant and the tragic aspects of human experience. The opening of the book introduces us to John Morning as he participates in a military campaign in Luzon, Philippines, during the backdrop of the late 19th century. He finds himself among military personnel, grappling with feelings of inferiority and the challenges of his profession, particularly in comparison to more established war correspondents. Morning is characterized by his sense of being an outsider and carries a burden of shame from past actions, including a petty theft. His interactions with other characters, like the prominent journalist Mr. Reever Kennard and the contemplative Duke Fallows, set the stage for the exploration of societal and personal issues intertwined with the nature of warfare as they prepare for the Russo-Japanese War. Conflicts, both external and internal, shape Morning's journey as he seeks purpose and redemption amidst the chaos of battle. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Journalists -- Fiction |
| Subject | Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68390 |
| Release Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 38 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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