The Dark Forest by Hugh Walpole
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About this eBook
| Author | Walpole, Hugh, 1884-1941 |
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| Title | The Dark Forest |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Dark Forest" by Hugh Walpole is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the book follows the experiences of an Englishman named John Trenchard, who is engaged to a Russian nurse named Marie Ivanovna. As they navigate the complexities of war, love, and cultural differences, the story explores themes of identity, belonging, and the interplay between expectation and reality. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to several key characters at a train station in Petrograd, Russia. Among them are John Trenchard, who is awkward yet eager, and Marie Ivanovna, who is animated and spirited. They are part of a Red Cross unit preparing to serve in the war. The opening chapter paints a vivid picture of their journey, revealing Trenchard's internal struggles with his identity and purpose amid the chaos of war. As they travel, the atmosphere shifts from one of excitement and hope to subtle discontent and existential questioning, particularly for Trenchard as he grapples with his romantic idealism in contrast to the stark realities of the conflict surrounding them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction |
| Subject | War stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19614 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 104 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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