| Author |
Stone, Barney |
| Illustrator |
Ross, Gordon, 1873-1946 |
| Title |
Love Letters of a Rookie to Julie
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Michelle Croyle, William Flis, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Love Letters of a Rookie to Julie" by Barney Stone is a humorous collection of letters written during World War I, likely in the early 20th century. This book comprises a series of fictional correspondence in which the protagonist, a dapper yet naive soldier named Barney, writes to his beloved Julie about his experiences in the army and the quirks of military life. The letters range from amusing anecdotes about his fellow soldiers and their escapades to his reflections on love and longing for home. The narrative unfolds through Barney's vividly comedic and colorful letters that reveal the absurdities and challenges of military training and the camaraderie among soldiers. Barney's character emerges as a lovable goofball, often writing about the misadventures of his friend Skinny, and sharing humorous observations about the soldiers' daily struggles, food shortages, and the female attention they receive overseas. The letters not only capture the spirit of the times and the sentiments of love across distance but also provide a light-hearted commentary on the absurdities of war, making the story both entertaining and relatable for readers, whether they seek humor or a nostalgic look at wartime romance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Anecdotes
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15544 |
| Release Date |
Apr 4, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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