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Bryce, Catherine T. (Catherine Turner)
1871
1951
Bryce, C. T. (Catherine Turner)
Bryce, Catherine Turner
19002077
To arms for liberty: A pageant of the war for schools and societies
$aUnited States :$bC. C. Birchard & Company,$c1918.
hekula03, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
"To Arms for Liberty: A Pageant of the War for Schools and Societies" by Catherine T. Bryce is a historical play written during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I. This unique work is intended for performance in educational settings such as grammar schools, making it both an artistic expression and a tool for teaching about the war. The pageant highlights the themes of liberty, patriotism, and the unity among nations in the fight against oppression, reflecting the sentiments of various countries involved in the war, particularly the Allies." The structure of the book is designed around a series of dramatic scenes interspersed with musical performances, featuring characters representing different nations, including Belgium, France, Britain, and America, among others. The narrative begins with Belgium lamenting her plight and is followed by the rallying voices of various nations banding together to confront tyranny. Each character expresses their national pride and commitment to freedom, culminating in the entry of America, symbolizing hope and strength. The performance culminates in an anthem of unity and resolve, using stirring choruses and patriotic pieces that evoke the spirit of the times, emphasizing the collective struggle for liberty against the backdrop of World War I. Overall, the pageant serves not only as a dramatic retelling of the war effort but also as an educational tool that fosters a sense of shared purpose and moral duty among its young audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=loc.ark:/13960/t3tt59525
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Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Drama
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Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: History - American
Category: History - European
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: History - Warfare
Category: Teaching & Education
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