The Glory of the Coming
This novel is a satirical commentary on American society during World War I. It follows the story of a group of wealthy and influential individuals who are more concerned with their own interests than with the war effort. The title refers to the idea that the war will bring about a new era of prosperity and glory for America, but in reality, it highlights the hypocrisy and selfishness of those in power.
By Irvin S. Cobb · First published 1918 · Genre: Historical Fiction, War, Adventure · 24 chapters · 140,240 words
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BECAUSE she was camouflaged with streaky marks and mottlings into the likeness of a painted Jezebel of the seas, because she rode high out of the water, and wallowed as she rode, because during all those days of our crossing she hugged up close to our ship, splashing through the foam of our wake as though craving the comfort of our company, we called her things no self-respecting ship should have to bear. But when that night, we stood on the afterdeck of our ship, we running away as fast as our kicking screw would take us, and saw her going down, taking American soldier boys to death with her in alien waters, we drank toasts standing up to the poor old _Tuscania_.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Irvin S. Cobb
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, War, Adventure, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 140,240 words
- Structure: 24 chapters, 1,116 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set during World War I and incorporates historical events and figures into its narrative.
- War — The central theme revolves around the experiences and events of World War I, focusing on military life and battles.
- Adventure — The narrative includes elements of adventure as it follows characters through various wartime experiences and challenges.
- Drama — The book explores dramatic themes such as heroism, sacrifice, and the emotional impact of war on individuals.
Tags
Christianity · Apocalyptic · Prophecy · Eschatology · Religion · Faith · Messianic · End Times · Millennialism · Biblical Prophecy · Theology · Spirituality
Contents
- When the Sea-Asp Stings
- "all Amurikin -- out to them Wires"
- Hell's Fire for the Huns
- On the Threshold of Battle
- Setting a Trap for Opportunity
- Through the Battle's Front Door
- At the Front of the Front
- A Bridge and an Automobile Tire
- Aces up!
- Happy Landings
- Trench Essence
- Being Bombed and re-Bombed
- London under Raid-Punishment
- The Day of Big Bertha
- Wanted: a Fool-Proof War
- Conducting War by Delegation
- Young Black Joe
- "Let's Go!"
- War as it isn'T
- The Call of the Cuckoo
- Paradoxes Behind the Lines
- The Tail of the Snake
- Bricks Without Straw
- From my Overseas Note-Book