The Happy Foreigner by Enid Bagnold
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"The Happy Foreigner" by Enid Bagnold is a novel written in the early 20th century, post World War I. The story revolves around Fanny, a young Englishwoman who arrives in France at the dawn of peace, seeking adventure as a driver for the French Army amidst the ruins of war. The opening of the book introduces Fanny as she arrives in Bar-le-Duc, a town recovering from the war's devastation. Alone and weary
from her journey, she navigates her new surroundings with determination, grappling with the loneliness that accompanies her purpose. The narrative paints a vivid picture of her experiences in an uninviting and muddy environment, describing her interactions with American officers and other characters who add complexity to her solitary journey. As she settles into the 'black hut', her new home, her resilience shines through as she prepares to take on her role in this foreign land. The opening sets the tone for Fanny's exploration of self amidst external chaos, hinting at the themes of independence, hardship, and the search for belonging that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bagnold, Enid, 1889-1981 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Happy Foreigner |
| Credits | Produced by Suzanne Shell, Charlie Kirschner and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9978 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 306 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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