Twenty-three and a half hours' leave by Mary Roberts Rinehart

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Author Rinehart, Mary Roberts, 1876-1958
Illustrator Preston, May Wilson, 1873-1949
LoC No. 18021166
Title Twenty-three and a half hours' leave
Alternate Title 23 1/2 hours' leave
Original Publication United States: George H. Doran Company,1918.
Note Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Twenty-three and a half hours' leave" by Mary Roberts Rinehart is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century during a time of global conflict, specifically World War I. The book focuses on the light-hearted, yet poignant reflections and experiences of Sergeant Gray, a young soldier anticipating leave from military duties. The narrative revolves around themes of camaraderie, mischief, and the challenges faced by soldiers as they navigate military life and personal desires while preparing for war. In this story, Sergeant Gray is motivated by the hope of a short leave from his military duties, eager to enjoy his limited time off and win a wager about having breakfast with a general. As he interacts with his fellow soldiers and grapples with the realities of life in the military, comedic misadventures ensue, including an unplanned fight and a series of misunderstandings that lead him into a precarious situation. Ultimately, the narrative balances humor with the seriousness of being on the brink of war, as Gray finds himself in unexpected troubles while trying to maintain a sense of normalcy and connection to a girl he meets. The story concludes on a light note, underscoring the absurdities of military life and the resilience of youth amidst uncertainty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
Subject Soldiers -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 68950
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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