The Red Planet by William John Locke
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"The Red Planet" by William John Locke is a novel written in the early 20th century, during World War I. The story explores themes of loss, duty, and the complex emotions surrounding life in wartime. The main character, Major Duncan Meredyth, is a former soldier now confined to a wheelchair due to war injuries. Set in the quiet English town of Wellingsford, the novel follows Meredyth as he navigates the grief of
friends and the impact of war on lives and relationships, particularly focusing on the Fenimore family. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Major Duncan Meredyth, who reflects on his past and his friendship with Sergeant Marigold, a fellow veteran. The narrative quickly shifts when he receives a message from Lady Fenimore, prompting him to visit her husband, Sir Anthony. Upon arrival, Duncan discovers the devastating news of their son, Lieutenant Oswald Fenimore's death in action. This poignant moment sets the tone for the unfolding narrative, which delves into the communal grief and personal struggles faced by those left behind as the war rages on. The opening reveals Meredyth’s introspective nature, as he recounts his thoughts and memories, and hints at the challenges he will face while trying to find meaning in the aftermath of loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Locke, William John, 1863-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Red Planet |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | People with disabilities -- Fiction |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Disabled veterans -- England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4287 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-04287-9 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 578 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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