The Girl from Alsace: A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Girl from Alsace: A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Girl from Alsace: A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stevenson, Burton Egbert (1872–1962).
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"The Girl from Alsace" by Burton Egbert Stevenson is a romance novel set during the tumultuous times of the Great War, likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around themes of love, identity, and the harsh realities of war, particularly focusing on the struggles faced by those caught between national conflicts. The key characters include Stewart, an American surgeon, and a mysterious Frenchwoman from Alsace, highlighting the intersection of personal and political turmoil in this tumultuous period. The opening of the novel introduces Stewart and his German friend Bloem during a farewell coffee in Cologne just before the outbreak of World War I. Their conversation quickly shifts to the grim reality of impending war, revealing Bloem's grim resignation to militarism in Germany. This sets the stage for a dramatic narrative about war's impact on individuals, as Stewart grapples with the unsettling political changes as they become evident. Soon, Bloem departs for military duty, leaving Stewart to contemplate the chaos unfolding around him, culminating in a serendipitous meeting with a Frenchwoman who seeks his help to escape the clutches of war and oppression. The beginning effectively establishes a sense of urgency and foreshadows the intertwining lives of the main characters against the backdrop of historical events.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Girl from Alsace: A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade
- Author credits: Stevenson, Burton Egbert (1872–1962)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Alsace (France) -- Fiction
- War stories
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: History - Modern (1750+)
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
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