Biltmore Oswald : The diary of a hapless recruit by Thorne Smith

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Author Smith, Thorne, 1892-1934
Illustrator Dorgan, Dick, 1892-1953
Title Biltmore Oswald : The diary of a hapless recruit
Note Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit" by J. Thorne Smith, Jr. is a comedic novel written in the early 20th century. The book presents a humorous narrative of Oswald, an inexperienced recruit in the Navy, as he goes through rigorous training and encounters various absurd situations and colorful characters. The story likely explores themes of camaraderie, the challenges of military life, and the humorous absurdities of boot camp. At the start of the diary, the protagonist, Oswald, humorously details his enlistment process, showcasing his overwhelming inexperience and the bemusement of the officers around him. His attempts to impress the enlistment officer backfire as he realizes that his lack of genuine sailing experience paints him as a stereotypical hapless recruit. Following this, Oswald's physical examination and subsequent experiences provide a comedic commentary on the various eccentricities of military life, as he navigates interactions with fellow recruits, medical personnel, and his own mother, who expresses exaggerated concern for his well-being. The tone is light-hearted and satirical, laying the groundwork for a comical exploration of his journey in the Navy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Humorous stories
Subject United States. Navy -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 16634
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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