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The End of a Chapter

by Shane Leslie

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The End Of A Chapter is a novel written by Shane Leslie and published in 1916. The book tells the story of a young man named Hugh Cardross, who is forced to leave his privileged life in England and join the army during World War I. As he experiences the horrors of war, Hugh begins to question his beliefs and values, and struggles to reconcile his duty to his country with his own sense of morality.The novel also explores themes of love, loss, and the impact of war on individuals and society. It offers a vivid portrayal of life during the early years of the war, and the challenges faced by soldiers and civilians alike.Throughout the book, Leslie's writing is characterized by its vivid imagery, emotional depth, and powerful storytelling. The End Of A Chapter is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most tumultuous periods in modern history.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.… (more)
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4046 The End of a Chapter, By Shane Leslie, M.A. Cambridge (read 12 July 2005) This is a 1916 book of essays which I found quaintly enjoyable reading. He has a chapter on his links to the past--he is a first cousin to Winston Churchill, thru their mothers--and one on his time at Eton, another on his time at Cambridge (1904-1908), and on other interesting subjects. His comment on the outbreak of war in 1914: "it was as refreshing as going out after a scrap with domestics to listen to the thunderous skies gathering for a deluge. In a moment of time the troubles and worries and threatenings of politics became antediluvian, and the nation stepped down to do battle with the cleansing floods." A reaction reminiscent of Rupert Brooke's astonishing reaction to the same event:

Now, God be thanked Who has matched us with His hour,
And caught our youth, and wakened us from sleeping,
With hand made sure, clear eye, and sharpened power,
To turn, as swimmers into cleanness leaping,
Glad from a world grown old and cold and weary,
Leave the sick hearts that honour could not move,
And half-men, and their dirty songs and dreary,
And all the little emptiness of love! ( )
  Schmerguls | Oct 16, 2007 |
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The End Of A Chapter is a novel written by Shane Leslie and published in 1916. The book tells the story of a young man named Hugh Cardross, who is forced to leave his privileged life in England and join the army during World War I. As he experiences the horrors of war, Hugh begins to question his beliefs and values, and struggles to reconcile his duty to his country with his own sense of morality.The novel also explores themes of love, loss, and the impact of war on individuals and society. It offers a vivid portrayal of life during the early years of the war, and the challenges faced by soldiers and civilians alike.Throughout the book, Leslie's writing is characterized by its vivid imagery, emotional depth, and powerful storytelling. The End Of A Chapter is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most tumultuous periods in modern history.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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