Command by William McFee
"Command" by William McFee is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the life and perspectives of Mr. Reginald Spokesly, a second officer in the Merchant Service, as he navigates through his professional and personal aspirations during a tumultuous time. The story delves into themes of ambition, societal expectations, and the interpersonal dynamics aboard a ship. At the start of the book, we are introduced to the protagonist
Reginald Spokesly, who is depicted as a self-important officer struggling with his identity and ambitions in the shadow of the war. He reflects on his superficial relationships and romantic notions, particularly towards Ada Rivers, a woman he admires but whose depth he fails to fully appreciate. Through Spokesly’s interactions with other crew members and his thoughts on leadership and self-worth, we begin to sense his internal conflicts and desires for recognition and authority, as well as the critiques of class dynamics and gender roles in early 20th-century England. The opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the impact of war on personal ambitions and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | McFee, William, 1881-1966 |
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| Title | Command |
| Credits |
Produced by D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32114 |
| Release Date | Apr 24, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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