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Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
1866
1946
Wells, Herbert George
Mr Britling pääsee selvyyteen II
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Britling_Sees_It_Through
Translation of second part of "Mr. Britling sees it through".
Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
"Mr Britling pääsee selvyyteen II" by H. G. Wells is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the tumultuous period surrounding World War I, focusing on the character Mr. Britling, who grapples with complex feelings regarding duty, nationalism, and the impact of war on society. It delves into themes of personal sacrifice and the struggle between individual desires and collective responsibilities during a time of great upheaval. The opening of the story introduces Mr. Britling’s inner conflict between the romanticized notion of heroism in war and the stark reality of its consequences. As he contemplates enlisting, he envisions both noble acts of bravery and the harshness of combat, revealing his patriotic fervor intertwined with deep-seated fears for his loved ones, especially his sons. The narrative captures the fervor of nationalistic impulses in Britain during the war's onset, providing an insightful commentary on the societal dynamics and individual emotions that define this historical moment. Through Mr. Britling's reflections, readers are invited into the broader discourse on duty, sacrifice, and the moral complexities of warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 42.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
War stories
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Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: History - Warfare
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