Bedridden and the Winter Offensive by W. W. Jacobs

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Author Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator Owen, Will, 1869-1957
Title Bedridden and the Winter Offensive
Deep Waters, Part 8.
Note Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Bedridden and the Winter Offensive" by W. W. Jacobs is a collection of humorous narratives likely written in the early 20th century, around the time of World War I. The book captures the quirks of military life through the eyes of a civilian hosting soldiers in his home, portraying the comedic interactions and challenges that arise from their presence. The likely topic revolves around the absurdities and charm of military billets during a tumultuous time, combining both social commentary and humor. The first part of the book, "Bedridden," presents a series of journal entries that detail the narrator's experiences with incoming soldiers, their antics, and the disruptions they cause in his daily life. As new soldiers arrive, like the endearingly clumsy Private Montease and the optimistic Q.M.S. Beddem, the narrator finds himself navigating the chaos they bring while attempting to maintain peace in his home. In "The Winter Offensive," the story continues with the arrival of Lieutenant True Born, who adds to the humorous mayhem. Through vivid anecdotes, the narrator reflects on the absurdities of military life, from bizarre incidents involving the lieutenant to misunderstandings about the impacts of war on their domestic life, all presented with Jacobs' signature wit and lightheartedness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Humorous stories, English
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Sailors -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 11478
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 25, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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