Men in War by Andreas Latzko
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About this eBook
| Author | Latzko, Andreas, 1876-1943 |
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| Uniform Title | Menschen im Krieg. English |
| Title | Men in War |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Off to war -- Baptism of fire -- The victor -- My comrade -- A hero's death -- Home again. |
| Credits |
Release Date: July, 2005 [EBook #8440] This file was first posted on July 10, 2003 Last |
| Summary | "Men in War" by Andreas Latzko is a poignant novel written during the late 19th century, focusing on the grim realities of warfare. The book explores the mental and emotional toll of war on soldiers, set against the backdrop of a small Austrian town during a tumultuous period of conflict. Through its vivid descriptions and character-driven narrative, the work addresses themes of suffering, loss, and the cruelty of war, ultimately questioning the constructs of heroism and duty. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to a war hospital garden, where life continues indifferently as the horrors of the battlefield rage nearby. The juxtaposition of normalcy and war is striking, as children play and women converse while injured soldiers are brought in, creating a chilling atmosphere of resignation. Among these characters are men who represent various responses to war; some show bravado, while others are deeply traumatized. Notably, a musician, now a soldier, struggles with the psychological scars of combat, emphasizing the profound disillusionment felt by those sent to fight. The opening portion intricately establishes the setting and tone, foreshadowing the moral dilemmas and heartbreaking realities that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction |
| Subject | War stories, German -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8440 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 10, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 64 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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