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Synopsis
Relive a vivid wartime London through a witty, personal diary . This 1917–1918 wartime diary offers a firsthand window into daily life, public events, and private moments as a city adjusts to war, social change, and evolving loyalties.
Set against a backdrop of air raids, troop movements, and shifting politics, the book blends observation with humor as the author records conversations, errands, and small joys amid upheaval. The entries reveal how people coped, celebrated, and persisted, from theater outings and family life to battles abroad and the flow of news from the front.
What you’ll experience
- A day-by-day account of life in London during a pivotal war year
- Personal reflections on family, work, finances, and social events
- Observations of public figures, theaters, clubs, and city life under pressure
- Moments of humor and humanity that illuminate resilience in tough times
Ideal for readers of historical diaries, early 20th‑century culture, and war-era social history seeking a grounded, human perspective.
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By SamL Pepys, Junr Esq. JULT 1917 MY wife up, and with cozen Penthesilea to 197 a great business they have in the babies fafy 2week, and all the women gone mad of it, do seem ;but gives me my ease for working on my new book. Good newes come out of Gallicia of the Russians, they making a great onsett in that part. Squillinger saying he will settle Sniper sbusiness with me, we to the Criterion house, where I saw again A Little Bit of Fluff, being the Sooth time of their doing it, and the most a play was ever done in this house, even the Pink Dominoes, when I was a lad and Sir C. Wyndham did it; and is indeed the most merrie, ridickulous nonsense that ever was. Tis confirmed, to our great joy, that Brousi July 3loff hath indeed won a great battle, and takes above 10 thousand prisoners, Germans and Turques with the A ustrians. I hear Sir H.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This captivating diary offers a unique glimpse into the everyday life of an ordinary man during the extraordinary years of World War I. Through the author's keen observations and witty prose, readers are transported back in time to experience the challenges and absurdities of the era. The diary provides a poignant reminder of the resilience and humor that prevailed amidst the turmoil of war. It explores themes of courage, camaraderie, and the indomitable spirit of the human soul, revealing the profound impact of war on individuals and communities. Ultimately, this book serves as a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit and the importance of finding moments of joy and connection even in the darkest of times. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330744321_0
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