| Author |
Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933 |
| Title |
A Sheaf
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Much cry--little wool: On the treatment of animals. Concerning laws. On prisons and punishment. On the position of women. On social unrest. On peace -- The war: Valley of the shadow. Credo. France. Reveille. First thoughts on this war. The hope of lasting peace. Diagnosis of the Englishman. Our literature and the war. Art and the war. Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Second thoughts on this war. Totally disabled. Cartoon. Harvest -- And--after?: Prelude. Freedom and privilege. The nation and training. Health, humanity, and procedure. A last word. The islands of the blessed.
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| Credits |
Produced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed
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| Summary |
"A Sheaf" by John Galsworthy is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work primarily compiles Galsworthy's non-fiction writings addressing a variety of social and ethical issues, particularly concerning the treatment of animals, the position of women, and reflections on societal norms during a time of great turmoil, notably World War I. The opening of the collection introduces the author’s perspective on animal welfare, juxtaposing human self-interest against the suffering of bound creatures. Through a dialogue between two protagonists, Galsworthy explores themes of irony and social responsibility, questioning the implications of society's indifference toward animal cruelty. The discourse highlights the moral dilemmas associated with common practices and aims to evoke a deeper understanding of how such practices reflect on human character and society as a whole. Galsworthy sets a contemplative tone, urging readers to reconsider their views on compassion and the ethical treatment of all sentient beings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Essays
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Great Britain
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
57778 |
| Release Date |
Aug 26, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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