Project Gutenberg 2019-09-28 Public domain in the USA. 157 Browne, Thaddeus A. (Thaddeus Augustine) 1878 Browne, T. A. The Belgian Mother, and Ballads of Battle Time Produced by Al Haines "The Belgian Mother, and Ballads of Battle Time" by Thaddeus A. Browne is a collection of poems centered around the themes of war, patriotism, and the emotional experiences of those affected by World War I. Written in the early 20th century during the tumultuous times surrounding the Great War, the book expresses both the collective grief and valor of soldiers and their families. It encompasses a range of voices—those of mothers, soldiers, and citizens—reminding readers of the sacrifices made for freedom and the poignant costs of war. The poems within the collection, such as "The Belgian Mother," vividly depict the anguish of a mother pleading for justice in the face of her child's sacrifice, while others like "The Battle of Langemarck" explore the bravery exhibited by soldiers in battle. Each piece captures the spirit of the times, illustrating the pride and sorrow of a generation grappling with the horrors of war. The themes of duty, loss, and nationalism resonate throughout, painting a stark, emotional landscape that pays tribute to the enduring human spirit amidst physical and emotional devastation. Overall, the collection serves as a powerful testament to the impact of war on individuals and society as a whole. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry Canadian poetry -- 20th century PS Text Category: Poetry Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 143965 2025-07-24T06:13:46.545748 text/html 133189 2024-10-17T14:00:54 text/html 207693 2025-07-24T06:13:51.006698 application/epub+zip 207194 2025-07-24T06:13:47.761743 application/epub+zip 110023 2025-07-24T06:13:46.966754 application/epub+zip 265123 2025-07-24T06:13:52.999682 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 249346 2025-07-24T06:13:50.471714 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 152669 2022-09-27T09:17:51.414285 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 112375 2025-07-24T06:13:46.051759 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 92645 2024-10-17T14:00:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16267 2025-07-24T06:13:53.167678 application/rdf+xml 13163 2025-07-24T06:13:47.108787 image/jpeg 1792 2025-07-24T06:13:47.037744 image/jpeg 192906 2025-07-24T06:13:46.563751 application/octet-stream application/zip 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