Theodore Savage by Cicely Hamilton

Name: Theodore Savage
Author: Cicely Hamilton

Theodore Savage is a novel written by Cicely Hamilton in 1920. It tells the story of a young man named Theodore Savage, who is struggling to find his place in society after serving in World War I. The novel explores themes of disillusionment, identity crisis, and the search for meaning in a post-war world. The protagonist, Theodore, is a complex character who is haunted by his experiences in the war. He feels disconnected from his family and society, and he struggles to find purpose in his life. Throughout the novel, Hamilton explores the psychological effects of war on soldiers and their families, as well as the societal changes that were taking place at the time. Theodore Savage is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged novel that offers a nuanced portrayal of the human experience during a time of great upheaval. It is a powerful exploration of the psychological and social impacts of war, and it continues to resonate with readers today.

By Cicely Hamilton · First published 1920 · Genre: Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Social Commentary · 23 chapters · 69,814 words

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If it had been possible for Theodore Savage to place on record for those who came after him the story of his life and experiences, he would have been the first to admit that the interest of the record lay in circumstance and not in himself. From beginning to end he was much what surroundings made of him; in his youth the product of a public school, Wadham and the Civil Service; in maturity and age a toiler with his hands in the company of men who lived brutishly. In his twenties, no doubt, he was frequently bored by his clerking duties and the routine of the Distribution Office; later on there were seasons when all that was best in him cried out against confinement in a life that had no aspiration; but neither boredom nor resentment ever drove him to revolt or set him to the moulding of circumstance. If he was destined to live as a local tradition and superman of legend, the honour was not gained by his talents or personal achievements; he had to thank for it an excellent constitution, bequeathed him by his parents, certain traces of refinement in manner and speech and the fears of very ignorant men.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Cicely Hamilton
Date: 1920 CE
Language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Social Commentary, Dystopia, Adventure
Length: 69,814 words
Structure: 23 chapters, 630 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Science Fiction — The book presents a future world that is devastated by a war and explores the regression of society, a common theme in science fiction.
Post-Apocalyptic — The plot unfolds in a world that has been destroyed by a war, fitting into the post-apocalyptic genre.
Social Commentary — Author deeply examines the societal system and how war and other disasters can force civilizations to revert back to primitive states, which makes the work a social commentary.
Dystopia — The world depicted in the book feels chilling, devoid of the comforts that civilization offers and is run by cruel, harsh laws, categorizing it under dystopian genre.