Tatterdemalion by John Galsworthy
"Tatterdemalion" by John Galsworthy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the experiences of a frail widow living in southern France during World War I, whose life is intricately tied to her forgotten past and her compassionate deeds for the soldiers affected by the war. At the start of the novel, the main character, an elderly widow referred to as "Madame", is introduced in a quiet
town where she has settled amidst the turmoil of the war. Despite her physical frailty and the emotional toll the conflict takes on her, she remains devoted to knitting comforts for soldiers and eagerly visiting hospitals to offer small gifts and companionship. Her interactions with her maid, Augustine, and the soldiers reveal her inner strength and commitment to helping others, even in severe personal circumstances. The opening sets a tone of resilience and compassion against a backdrop of war and longing, hinting at the broader themes of human connection and the costs of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933 |
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| LoC No. | 20005770 |
| Title | Tatterdemalion |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by D. Alexander, Barbara Kosker, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from digital material generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org/index.php) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28089 |
| Release Date | Feb 15, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 192 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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