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Doyle, Arthur Conan
1859
1930
Conan Doyle, Arthur, Sir
Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle, A. Conan
The Green Flag, and Other Stories of War and Sport
The green flag -- Captain Sharkey -- The Croxley master -- The Lord of Château Noir -- The striped chest -- A shadow before -- The king of the foxes -- The three correspondents -- The new catacomb -- The début of Bimbashi Joyce -- A Foreign Office romance.
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"The Green Flag, and Other Stories of War and Sport" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The stories delve into themes of conflict, particularly focusing on the interplay between war and personal honor, often highlighting the experiences of soldiers in various historical contexts. The first story introduces readers to Dennis Conolly, a recruit in the British Army grappling with complex loyalties as he navigates the brutality of war and his own Irish heritage. The opening of the book presents a vivid backdrop of the troubled political and social climate in Ireland, setting the stage for the character of Dennis Conolly, who joins the British Army after his brother is killed in a skirmish. This narrative is interwoven with intense descriptions of a military campaign in the Sudan against Arab forces. As the British troops prepare for battle, the tension within Conolly’s company—C Company of the Royal Mallows—is palpable, characterized by a simmering resentment towards an empire they feel they do not serve. The story captures the despair, camaraderie, and the underlying tensions that explode during the chaos of battle, as Conolly's allegiance is torn between his Irish heritage and the duty imposed upon him by the British forces he is part of. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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War stories, English
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Sports stories, English
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Category: Short Stories
Category: British Literature
Category: History - Warfare
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