The Angels of Mons: The Bowmen and Other Legends of the War: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Angels of Mons: The Bowmen and Other Legends of the War is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Machen, Arthur (1863–1947).
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"The Angels of Mons: The Bowmen and Other Legends of the War" by Arthur Machen is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century, specifically in 1915, amidst the backdrop of World War I. The collection primarily reflects on themes of spirituality and legend in the context of war, notably surrounding the fabled intervention of supernatural beings in battle, exploring the intersection of human experience and the mystical. The book comprises several interconnected tales, with "The Bowmen" being the most prominent. It narrates a tense moment during the British retreat at Mons, where British soldiers, facing overwhelming odds, purportedly receive aid from the ghostly figures of long-dead archers, led by St. George. Inspired by a soldier's invocation for divine assistance, these spectral bowmen unleash a hail of arrows upon the advancing Germans, turning the tide of battle. The other stories in the collection evoke similar themes of transcendence and the interplay between reality and myth, capturing the psychological state of those ensnared in war. Overall, Machen's work reflects on the collective human desire for hope and divine intervention amid the horrors of conflict, showcasing how legends can take root even in the direst situations.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Angels of Mons: The Bowmen and Other Legends of the War
- Author credits: Machen, Arthur (1863–1947)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Paranormal fiction
- Supernatural -- Fiction
- War stories, English
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Category: Short Stories
- World War I
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