Lay Down Your Arms: The Autobiography of Martha von Tilling by Bertha von Suttner
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About this eBook
| Author | Suttner, Bertha von, 1843-1914 |
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| Translator | Holmes, T. |
| Uniform Title | Waffen nieder. English |
| Title | Lay Down Your Arms: The Autobiography of Martha von Tilling |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Lay Down Your Arms: The Autobiography of Martha von Tilling" by Bertha von Suttner is an autobiographical work written in the late 19th century. This poignant narrative explores the themes of war, peace, and the experiences of a woman deeply affected by the consequences of military conflict, particularly through the lens of her personal relationships and evolving beliefs about violence and heroism. Central to the story is Martha, who reflects on her past, her marriage to a soldier, and the harsh realities of war that ultimately shape her understanding of life and purpose. The opening of the autobiography introduces Martha's youthful enthusiasm for war, nurtured by her upbringing as a general's daughter and her ensuing marriage to a military man. Through her diaries, she recalls her girlish fantasies about heroism and valor, creating a stark contrast to the sorrow she experiences as the realities of loss and grief set in when her husband is called to the front. The early chapters depict her growing disillusionment with the glorified notions of warfare as she navigates the anxieties of being a soldier's wife, ultimately leading her to question the very ideals she once upheld. This engaging introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of themes surrounding the morality of war, the personal toll it extracts, and the hope for a more peaceful future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | War |
| Subject | Peace |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49294 |
| Release Date | Jun 27, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 210 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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