The Marne: A Tale of the War by Edith Wharton

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Author Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937
Title The Marne: A Tale of the War
Credits E-text prepared by sp1nd, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
Summary "The Marne: A Tale of the War" by Edith Wharton is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young American boy named Troy Belknap who spends his summers in France with his affluent family, only to find himself caught up in the turmoil and chaos of World War I. The narrative seems to explore themes of patriotism, innocence, and the harsh reality of war, as Troy navigates his feelings of helplessness and desire to contribute in a war that devastates the world he adores. At the start of the novel, the narrative introduces Troy Belknap, an American boy who has enjoyed lavish trips to Europe every summer with his family, exploring the beauty of France and developing a deep affection for its culture and people. As Troy matures, the looming war becomes palpable, especially when he learns that his beloved tutor, M. Gantier, must leave to join the French army. The turmoil escalates as Troy witnesses the invasion of France, feelings of despair wash over him, and his initial longing to help turns into frustration as he feels powerless amidst the growing chaos of war. As the narrative progresses, Troy's youthful idealism faces the harsh truths of war, catalyzing his transformation from a carefree boy into a young man grappling with the weight of responsibility and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 41855
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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