Coming Home by Edith Wharton
"Coming Home" by Edith Wharton is a novel written during the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the book explores themes of love, family, and the impact of war on personal lives. The narrative follows Jean de Réchamp, a French cavalry lieutenant, who suffers a serious injury at the front and grapples with the fear and uncertainty surrounding his family back home during the chaos of the
war. The story begins with Jean’s longing for news about his family after being injured and hospitalized. He learns from a fellow relief worker, H. Macy Greer, who recounts various personal experiences from the front, about the silent fear and emotional turmoil faced by soldiers separated from their loved ones. As the narrative unfolds, we witness Jean's journey back to his childhood home, Réchamp, alongside Greer, to reconnect with his family amid the devastation. Along the way, he also discovers the resourcefulness and bravery of his fiancée, Yvonne Malo, who has stayed behind to care for the household during the German occupation. The novel intricately weaves their personal struggles with broader themes of resilience, love, and the harsh realities of war, culminating in a poignant reflection on what it means to come home amidst unbearable circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937 |
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| Title |
Coming Home 1916 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | War stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24349 |
| Release Date | Jan 17, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 171 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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