| Author |
Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 |
| Title |
Spanish Prisoners of War (from Literature and Life)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
HTML file produced by Jose Menendez; Text file by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Spanish Prisoners of War" by William Dean Howells is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the experiences of Spanish prisoners from the Spanish-American War, focusing on their captivity and conditions after the conflict. It reflects on the broader implications of war and the humanity that exists even amid conflict. In this narrative, Howells recounts his visits to the prison island where the Spanish captives were held, vividly depicting the contrasting beauty of the surroundings with the stark reality of their imprisonment. He portrays the prisoners, primarily young sailors and soldiers captured during the conflict, and shares poignant observations about their demeanor as they navigate their captivity. Through his interactions with military personnel and the prisoners, Howells examines themes of compassion versus duty, illustrating the complexity of war's moral landscape. He captures moments of unexpected kindness, such as the feeding of the prisoners and the camaraderie that can emerge even in the context of enmity. Ultimately, the account serves as a reflection on the absurdities of war and a reminder of the shared humanity that transcends national and cultural divides. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Personal narratives
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3383 |
| Release Date |
Oct 22, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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