Trapped in 'Black Russia': Letters June-November 1915 by Ruth Pierce
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| Author | Pierce, Ruth |
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| Title | Trapped in 'Black Russia': Letters June-November 1915 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Trapped in 'Black Russia': Letters June-November 1915" by Ruth Pierce is a collection of personal letters written during the tumultuous period of World War I in Eastern Europe. The letters depict the journey of the author and her companion as they travel from Romania to Russia, navigating the complexities of war, social dynamics, and persecution. The general time period of the work is in the early 20th century, specifically during the First World War. The opening of the collection introduces Ruth and her companion Marie as they arrive in Russia, contrasting their previous experiences in Romania with the stark atmosphere and social realities of their new surroundings. Ruth expresses a mix of wonder and foreboding as she observes the desolate yet vibrant landscapes of Little Russia and the unsettling treatment of Jewish people amidst the ongoing conflict. As their journey unfolds, they confront the harsh realities of the war, including encounters in a detention camp, which illustrate the dire circumstances of those enduring persecution. These letters reveal Ruth's introspective thoughts and emotional landscape as she grapples with the political and personal upheaval around her. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Russia |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24981 |
| Release Date | Apr 3, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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