My "Little Bit" by Marie Corelli

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Author Corelli, Marie, 1855-1924
LoC No. 19012918
Title My "Little Bit"
Note Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents England, 1918 -- Savage glory -- For Belgium! -- The great unrest -- The whirlwind -- The Kaiser's harvest of death -- This amazing war -- "All we like sheep" -- Wanted—more women! -- The quality of mercy -- Starving Belgium -- "The time of our lives" -- The world's greatest need -- Has Christianity failed? -- Snooks's opinion -- Sea power, 1805–1918 -- The splendid service of the sea -- The lilies of France -- "Whoso shall receive one such little child!" -- Appeal for the French Red Cross -- Glory of the Worcesters -- Eyes of the sea -- Is all well with England? -- The world in tears -- God and the war -- Triumph of womanhood -- In praise of enemies -- Recruiting speech -- Splendid Canada -- Shells; and other shells -- Darkness and light -- Sweeping the country -- To save life or destroy it? -- The war loan -- Food production -- Our fortunate "restrictions" -- "His painful duty" -- The potato "scream" -- "History repeats itself" -- "Shoddy chivalry" -- "Hindenburg's eye!" -- "Hoarding" -- Three hundred years of fame -- Shakespeare's war birthday in 1917 -- "Don't travel" -- "Te deum laudamus" -- The women's vote -- A "Happy Thoughts" day -- Why did I——? -- In the hush of the dawn.
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Summary "My 'Little Bit'" by Marie Corelli is a collection of essays and articles written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the societal and political climates during the tumultuous times of World War I, emphasizing themes of patriotism, civilizational critique, and the role of women in wartime. Through her writings, Corelli expresses strong opinions against war and raises questions about national identity and moral responsibility. The beginning of the work introduces readers to Corelli's perspective on the state of England and the concept of "civilization." She critiques the notion that humanity has progressed beyond savagery, pointing out the contradictions in societal behaviors during wartime. The opening portion features passionate appeals for unity and patriotism as the author reflects on England's history, urging citizens to recognize the deeper implications of their actions in light of an impending crisis. Corelli's writings set the stage for a serious exploration of the moral consequences of war and the need for individuals to reflect on their roles within society. (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
Category Text
EBook-No. 63621
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 10, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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