A Diary Without Dates by Enid Bagnold

"A Diary Without Dates" by Enid Bagnold is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century, likely during the time of World War I. The book presents a glimpse into the life of a nurse or V.A.D. (Voluntary Aid Detachment), as she navigates the complexities of hospital life and her interactions with wounded soldiers. The story captures the ebb and flow of emotions experienced in a wartime hospital, focusing on themes of love, pain, and the impermanence of life. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist grapples with her feelings amidst the backdrop of a dim hospital. She reflects on the isolation and camaraderie found in her surroundings, observing the officers and fellow nurses around her, including an intriguing soldier named Mr. Pettitt, who increasingly occupies her thoughts. The beginning of the book establishes an atmosphere of longing and introspection, intertwining moments of humor and melancholy as the protagonist contemplates love and the transient nature of relationships in the midst of wartime uncertainties. Through her experiences, Bagnold conveys the realities of life in a military hospital, effectively setting the stage for the unfolding emotional journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Bagnold, Enid, 1889-1981
Title A Diary Without Dates
Credits Produced by Suzanne Shell, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Hospitals
Subject Bagnold, Enid
Subject Nurses -- Great Britain -- Biography
Category Text
eBook-No. 31124
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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