War the Creator by Gelett Burgess

Name: War the Creator
Author: Gelett Burgess

War the Creator is a novel by Gelett Burgess that explores themes of war and its impact on society. The book follows the story of a young man who enlists in the army during World War I and his experiences both on the battlefield and at home. Throughout the novel, Burgess examines the psychological effects of war on soldiers and civilians alike, as well as the ways in which war can shape and reshape societies. The book is considered a classic of anti-war literature and has been widely praised for its insightful commentary on the human condition.

By Gelett Burgess · First published 1903 · Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopian, Political Fiction · 23 chapters · 18,432 words

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Because he was my friend, because he was so lovable, because he suffered much, I want to try to tell the story of a boy who, in two months, became a man. My hero is Georges Cucurou, the son of a shoe-maker of Toulouse. I happened to see him first just before the war began, and not again until after he had been wounded; and the change in him was then so great that I could not rest until I had learned how it had been brought about. Georges is but one of the thousands who have gone into that furnace of patriotism; in France such experiences as his are commonplace now, but when I heard his story I got a glimpse of war in a new aspect. Before, I had thought of it only as stupid, destructive, dire; now, in his illumined face, I saw the work of War the Creator.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gelett Burgess
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Dystopian, Political Fiction, Adventure, Philosophical Fiction
Length: 18,432 words
Structure: 23 chapters, 166 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Science Fiction — The book explores futuristic concepts and speculative technology within a war setting.
Dystopian — It presents a society characterized by oppressive control and bleak conditions.
Political Fiction — The narrative delves into political themes and the impact of war on governance.
Adventure — The plot includes elements of action and exploration in a war-torn world.