Twenty (1918)

Twenty (1918)

Stella Benson

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781104515638
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Twenty is a novel written by Stella Benson and published in 1918. The book tells the story of a group of young women who are living in London during World War I. The women are all in their twenties and are trying to navigate the challenges of the war, including rationing, air raids, and the loss of loved ones.The main character of the novel is Gerda, a Danish woman who has come to London to work as a nurse. Gerda is introduced to a group of women who are all living together in a boarding house. The women are all very different from each other, but they form a close bond as they share their experiences of the war.As the novel progresses, the women face a number of challenges and hardships. They experience the loss of friends and family members, and they struggle to find meaning and purpose in a world that seems to be falling apart. Despite these difficulties, the women remain resilient and supportive of each other.Throughout the novel, Benson explores themes of friendship, love, and courage in the face of adversity. She also offers a vivid portrayal of life in London during World War I, capturing both the fear and the resilience of the people who lived through that difficult time.Overall, Twenty is a moving and insightful novel that offers a unique perspective on the impact of war on ordinary people. It is a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.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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