Antique 1915 Hardcover: The Pentecost of Calamity by Owen Wister
Antique 1915 Hardcover: The Pentecost of Calamity by Owen Wister
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As shown. See all photos. Found among my late mother’s belongings. No doubt belonged to her father. In good condition. No dust jacket.
’The Pentecost of Calamity’ by Owen Wister, published in 1915, explores Europe's state during World War I.
Key points:
It blends narrative with commentary on the moral and societal impacts of the war.
Wister reflects on pre-war Germany, contrasting its serenity with the conflict's outbreak.
The book examines nationalism, cultural identity, and the human condition amidst the war.
Wister grapples with the shift in German society from peace to complicity in war atrocities.
It emphasizes understanding humanity beyond national boundaries.”
“Owen Wister (July 14, 1860 – July 21, 1938) was an American writer and historian, considered the father of western fiction. He is best remembered for writing ‘The Virginian’ and a biography of Ulysses S. Grant.”
Product Information
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Antique > Book |
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| Condition | Good |
| Tags | worldwarone,wwi,warbook,1915,germansociety,germany,trenchwarfare |