The Happy Foreigner by Enid Bagnold

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Author Bagnold, Enid, 1889-1981
Title The Happy Foreigner
Note Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Suzanne Shell, Charlie Kirschner and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Happy Foreigner" by Enid Bagnold is a novel written in the early 20th century, post World War I. The story revolves around Fanny, a young Englishwoman who arrives in France at the dawn of peace, seeking adventure as a driver for the French Army amidst the ruins of war. The opening of the book introduces Fanny as she arrives in Bar-le-Duc, a town recovering from the war's devastation. Alone and weary from her journey, she navigates her new surroundings with determination, grappling with the loneliness that accompanies her purpose. The narrative paints a vivid picture of her experiences in an uninviting and muddy environment, describing her interactions with American officers and other characters who add complexity to her solitary journey. As she settles into the 'black hut', her new home, her resilience shines through as she prepares to take on her role in this foreign land. The opening sets the tone for Fanny's exploration of self amidst external chaos, hinting at the themes of independence, hardship, and the search for belonging that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 9978
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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