| Author |
Lamszus, Wilhelm, 1881-1965 |
| Translator |
Williams, Oakley |
| LoC No. |
13010112
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| Title |
The Human Slaughter-House: Scenes from the War that is Sure to Come
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Human Slaughter-House: Scenes from the War that is Sure to Come" by Wilhelm Lamszus is a powerful anti-war narrative likely written in the early 20th century. This work provides a stark portrayal of the horrors of modern warfare, emphasizing the physical and psychological toll it takes on soldiers. Throughout the opening chapters, the narrative unfolds in the context of impending war, capturing the anxiety, resignation, and multifaceted emotions experienced by the soldiers as they mobilize for battle. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to a soldier who grapples with the reality of war as he receives orders for mobilization. His internal turmoil is palpable as he reflects on the devastating consequences of war—a theme that intensifies as he departs to face an uncertain fate, leaving his family behind. The opening vividly illustrates the transformation from a civilian to a soldier, showcasing the conflicting thoughts and emotions stirred within the protagonist as he confronts the darker aspects of militarism, the machinery of death, and the inevitable loss of life. This exploration of the human experience in the face of war sets the tone for a sobering reflection on conflict and its consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
JX: Political science: International law
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| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
War
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| Subject |
Imaginary wars and battles
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
39588 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 3, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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