Tales from a Dugout by Arthur Guy Empey
"Tales from a Dugout" by Arthur Guy Empey is a wartime memoir written in the early 20th century. The book offers an authentic glimpse into the experiences of soldiers in the trenches during World War I, detailing their daily lives, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of combat. The narrative is centered around a group of machine gunners in the British Army, including characters like Curly, Happy, and Dick, who share stories, songs,and moments of reflection in their cramped and damp dugout. The opening portion of the memoir sets the stage in a dugout situated close to the German front lines, where the soldiers cope with the stresses of war through storytelling and the sharing of tea. The text introduces the crew members and their nicknames, which reflect their personalities, and hints at their unique bond forged in the trenches. As they gather together to pass the time, they recount various tales, highlighting their fears, hopes, and the somber realities of their situation. The opening culminates with the story of Jim, a plucky dog who becomes the soldiers' mascot, symbolizing loyalty and companionship amidst the horrors of war. This segment establishes the book's tone, blending humor and pathos while inviting readers to connect with the soldiers' humanity in the brutal context of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Empey, Arthur Guy, 1883-1963 |
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| LoC No. | 18020663 |
| Title | Tales from a Dugout |
| Original Publication | United States: The Century Co.,1918. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Jim: soldier of the King -- The pacifist -- Private Ginger -- The Lone Tree Sentinel -- Christmas in a dugout -- A siren of the Boches -- Winning a D.C.M -- The fusilier giants under fire -- "Blighty! What hopes?" -- Rounding up spies -- "Horses for France". |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | War stories, American |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 67697 |
| Release Date | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 96 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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