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Allison’s Lad, And Other Martial Interludes

Allison’s Lad, And Other Martial Interludes

Beulah Marie Dix

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781437476316
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Allison�������s Lad, And Other Martial Interludes: Being Six One Act Dramas is a collection of six short plays written by Beulah Marie Dix and published in 1910. The plays are centered around themes of war and military life, and are set in various locations including the United States, France, and Russia. The first play in the collection, �������Allison�������s Lad,������� tells the story of a young soldier who is falsely accused of cowardice and must prove his bravery in battle. Other plays in the collection include �������The Red Badge of Courage,������� which is based on the famous novel by Stephen Crane, and �������The Last Shot,������� which follows a group of soldiers as they prepare for battle.Throughout the collection, Dix explores themes of courage, honor, and sacrifice, as well as the impact of war on individuals and society as a whole. The plays are written in a straightforward, realistic style, and offer a glimpse into the lives of soldiers and their families during a time of conflict.Overall, Allison�������s Lad, And Other Martial Interludes is a compelling and thought-provoking collection of plays that offers insight into the human experience of war.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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