Rada: A Belgian Christmas Eve by Alfred Noyes

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Author Noyes, Alfred, 1880-1958
LoC No. 15018036
Title Rada: A Belgian Christmas Eve
Note Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Rada: A Belgian Christmas Eve" by Alfred Noyes is a dramatic play written during the early 20th century, specifically during the tumultuous period of World War I. The work explores the themes of war, humanity, and the struggle for love and survival amid chaos, centering around the impact of conflict on personal lives during a Christmas Eve setting. The narrative unfolds in a Belgian village occupied by German soldiers, where Rada, the wife of a village doctor, struggles to protect her young daughter Bettine from the brutal realities of war. As soldiers occupy their home, Rada grapples with fear and despair, revealing the human cost of conflict. The story is enhanced by the character of Nanko, an old schoolmaster who mistakenly believes it is always Christmas Eve, symbolizing innocence amid devastation. The tension escalates as the soldiers entertain dark intentions, testifying to the horrors of war, yet through the power of a Christmas carol played on a gramophone, a flicker of hope for humanity and peace emerges, suggesting that even in the darkest moments, the spirit of compassion and love can prevail. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Drama
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EBook-No. 44829
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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