Within the Rim, and Other Essays, 1914-15 by Henry James
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"Within the Rim, and Other Essays, 1914-15" by Henry James is a collection of essays written during the early 20th century. This work reflects on the impact of World War I, particularly from a British perspective, encapsulating the emotional and social turmoil of the time. The essays delve into themes of war, identity, and the collective psyche of society, highlighting how the war reshaped perceptions of both personal and national experiences. The
essays in this collection offer poignant reflections on the feelings of displacement and despair that accompanied the war. In "Within the Rim," James draws a parallel between the current European crisis and the American Civil War, revealing how past traumas resonate with present realities. The subsequent essays, such as "Refugees in Chelsea," explore the experiences of war refugees and the broader implications of national suffering. James captures the contrasting narratives of England’s safety and the devastation faced by countries like Belgium and France. The eloquent prose invites readers to contemplate the fragility of civilization amid conflict, emphasizing the enduring human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | James, Henry, 1843-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | Within the Rim, and Other Essays, 1914-15 |
| Contents | Within the rim -- Refugees in Chelsea -- The American Volunteer Motor-Ambulance Corps in France: a letter to the editor of an American journal -- France -- The long words. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 24.0 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37425 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37425-3 |
| Release Date | Sep 14, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 467 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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