Crescent and Iron Cross

Name: Crescent and Iron Cross
Author: E.F. Benson

The novel "Crescent and Iron Cross" by E.F. Benson is a work of historical fiction that explores the themes of war, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. The story follows the lives of several characters as they navigate the tumultuous world of 19th century Europe, caught up in the midst of political upheaval and social change. Throughout the book, Benson employs a richly detailed narrative style, drawing on his own experiences as a soldier during World War I to create a vivid and immersive reading experience. The characters are multi-dimensional and nuanced, with complex motivations and emotions that drive the plot forward. The novel's central theme is the idea of identity, and how it is shaped by one's experiences, beliefs, and relationships. Benson explores this theme through the eyes of his characters, who must navigate a world that is constantly changing and challenging their assumptions about themselves and those around them. Overall, "Crescent and Iron Cross" is a thought-provoking and engaging read that offers insights into the human condition and the complexities of war and its aftermath.

By E.F. Benson · First published 1906 · Genre: History, War, Non-Fiction · 7 chapters · 54,810 words

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The maker of phrases plies a dangerous trade. Very often his phrase is applicable for the moment and for the situation in view of which he coined it, but his coin has only a temporary validity: it is good for a month or for a year, or for whatever period during which the crisis lasts, and after that it lapses again into a mere token, a thing without value and without meaning. But the phrase cannot, as in the case of a monetary coinage, at once be recalled, for it has gone broadcast over the land, or, at any rate, it is not recalled, and it goes on being passed from hand to hand, its image and superscription defaced by wear, long after it has ceased to represent anything. In itself it is obsolete, but people still trade with it, and think it represents what it represented when it came hot from the Mint.

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Work type: Novel
Author: E.F. Benson
Date: 1906 CE
Language: English
Genres: History, War, Non-Fiction, Political
Length: 54,810 words
Structure: 7 chapters, 437 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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