Plain Song

Plain Song: 1914-1916 is a historical fiction novel written by Eden Phillpotts and first published in 1917. The book is set during the early years of World War I, from 1914 to 1916, and follows the lives of several characters in a small English village called Dartmoor. The story revolves around the impact of the war on the village and its inhabitants, including the soldiers who leave to fight, the families they leave behind, and the people who remain in the village and must cope with the changes brought about by the conflict.The novel is divided into three parts, each covering a different period of time during the war. The first part focuses on the outbreak of war and the initial enthusiasm that many people feel about it. The second part deals with the harsh realities of war and the toll it takes on the soldiers and their families. The final part explores the aftermath of the war and the ways in which the village and its inhabitants try to rebuild their lives in the wake of the conflict.Throughout the book, Phillpotts portrays the war as a tragic event that disrupts the lives of everyone it touches. He also explores themes of love, loss, and sacrifice, as well as the impact of war on small communities and the bonds that hold them together. The characters in Plain Song: 1914-1916 are vividly drawn and include soldiers, their families, and other members of the village community. The novel is a poignant and moving portrayal of the human cost of war and the resilience 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.