Journal of Small Things by Helen Mackay
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About this eBook
| Author | Mackay, Helen, 1876-1961 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Courtney, W. L. (William Leonard), 1850-1928 |
| Title | Journal of Small Things |
| Contents | pt. I. From a house on a road to Paris (July-December, 1914) -- pt. II. Small town far off (August-October, 1915) -- pt. III. Paris (October, 1915-July, 1916). |
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| Summary | "Journal of Small Things" by Helen Mackay is a collection of vignettes and sketches written in the early 20th century. The narrative is an intimate and poignant observation of life in France at the onset of World War I, capturing small, seemingly insignificant moments against the backdrop of impending tragedy. The author focuses on the everyday experiences of various characters, including a sympathetic observer collecting memories that reflect the beauty and fragility of life before the war fundamentally alters their existence. The opening of the book introduces readers to a serene Sunday in July 1914, where the narrator describes the idyllic beauty of a French village and the onset of war-related tension. As she enjoys the garden and the company of neighbors, there is an underlying sense of foreboding. Through her observations, she shares her anxieties, particularly expressed through dreams of violence and blood. Throughout these early chapters, characters like Monsieur Créty and the narrator's companions emerge, each contributing to a vivid sense of a communal life filled with small joys and deep fears, ultimately facing an uncertain future due to the looming war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Hospitals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51245 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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