The Conscript Mother by Robert Herrick

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Author Herrick, Robert, 1868-1938
LoC No. 16011230
Title The Conscript Mother
Original Publication United States: Charles Scribner’s Sons,1916.
Note Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Conscript Mother" by Robert Herrick is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically during the tumultuous time preceding and during World War I. The book explores the emotional landscape of a mother, Signora Maironi, as she navigates the impact of conscription and impending war on her son, Enrico, who is about to be sent to the front lines. The storyline sheds light on the fears, hopes, and sacrifices faced by families caught in the tide of war. The narrative follows Signora Maironi's journey as she seeks to find her son, who is in military service, amidst the anxieties stirred by the prospect of war. As the tension in Italy rises, she reflects on her young son's health and her fears for his safety. The story depicts their brief but poignant reunions, filled with love and apprehension, highlighting the personal cost of war on families. Ultimately, as Signora Maironi struggles to maintain hope and connection, the novel poignantly illustrates the heart-wrenching reality for mothers and families as their loved ones are thrust into the dangers of battle, culminating in the inevitable tragedies of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 67218
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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