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Dear Enemy

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"Dear Enemy" by Jean Webster is a heartwarming and insightful story set against the backdrop of a nation grappling with the aftermath of World War I. This meticulously prepared edition revives a classic tale exploring themes of social reform and family life. The narrative centers on the challenges and triumphs within an orphanage, painting a vivid picture of the lives of orphans and the dedicated individuals who strive to make a difference. Through compelling characters and engaging prose, Webster delves into the complexities of human connection and the enduring power of compassion. This historical fiction explores romantic elements amidst the day-to-day realities of running a charitable institution. "Dear Enemy" remains a poignant and relevant story, offering a glimpse into a pivotal era and the timeless quest for love, belonging, and a better world.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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ISBN9781022913424
PublisherCreative Media Partners, LLC
Publication Date03/28/25

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  • mikanea
    mikanea

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    Da schreibt man eine ellenlange Rezi und Goodreads schmiert beim Speichern ab. Hmpf. Daher jetzt in Kurzform: das Buch ist in großen Teilen sehr schön, witzig, authentisch, fesselnd. Kaum zu glauben, das es 1916 geschrieben worden ist. Ganz wichtig ist es, sich diese Zeit vor Augen zu halten, insbesondere wenn es um die Vererbungslehre geht; die war damals sehr populär und wissenschaftlich untermauert. Das ist in der heutigen Zeit sehr befremdlich zu lesen, wenn über Euthanasie von “ Idioten, Schwachsinnigen, Alkoholikern“ locker fröhlich in netten Abendgesellschaften diskutiert wird. In dieser Hinsicht ist das Buch ganz sicher eher ein ambivalentes Lesevergnügen. So sehr ich Sallie als Prota mochte, ist sie ein Kind ihrer Zeit - ich bin aber eins meiner.

    Feb 10, 2023

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