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The Pentecost of Calamity

The Pentecost of Calamity

The Pentecost of Calamity

Owen Wister

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Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2024
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781434461841
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This stirring essay reflects on the impact of World War I, particularly on the moral and cultural fabric of Europe and the world. Wister presents a thoughtful and passionate analysis of the causes and consequences of the war, emphasizing the profound shifts in values and the collective psyche. His work is a call for understanding and reconciliation amidst the chaos of global conflict.

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