Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 130 Bennett, Arnold 1867 1931 Bennett, Enoch Arnold Bennett, E. Arnold Over There: War Scenes on the Western Front E-text prepared by A. Langley HTML file produced by David Widger "Over There: War Scenes on the Western Front" by Arnold Bennett is a historical account written during the early 20th century, specifically reflecting on the experiences and observations of World War I. The narrative immerses readers into the contrasting atmospheres of Paris and the battlefront, highlighting the profound impact of war on both civilians and soldiers, as well as the resilience of the French spirit amidst overwhelming despair. The opening of the book paints a vivid picture of Paris, beautifully juxtaposed against the looming threat of war, as young lovers frolic in the streets while the city teeters on the edge of disaster. Bennett introduces several key characters, such as a spinster seamstress, whose life is disrupted by the relentless tides of war, and a widow whose unwavering spirit reflects the deep melancholy of a city under siege. The narrative unfolds with poignant glimpses into the lives affected by the conflict, detailing the palpable grief, the heavy mourning attire, and the haunting remnants of battle that permeate everyday life. Through these experiences, readers are invited to explore the chaotic dance between beauty and destruction that defines the wartime landscape, hinting at larger themes of loss and resilience that Bennett will expand upon throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931 D501 Text World War I Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 215461 2025-08-05T08:47:26.210611 text/html 195034 2024-10-28T18:49:30 text/html 160383 2025-08-05T08:47:32.647584 application/epub+zip 161138 2025-08-05T08:47:29.465594 application/epub+zip 143111 2025-08-05T08:47:28.259532 application/epub+zip 338534 2025-08-05T08:47:35.104556 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324410 2025-08-05T08:47:31.893517 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 205030 2022-09-06T04:17:03.296326 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 187026 2025-08-05T08:47:25.875570 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 167150 2024-10-28T18:49:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16789 2025-08-05T08:47:35.241514 application/rdf+xml 17208 2025-08-05T08:47:28.751593 image/jpeg 3738 2025-08-05T08:47:28.504530 image/jpeg 157243 2025-08-05T08:47:26.227608 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia