Days to Remember by John Buchan

Name: Days to Remember
Author: John Buchan

The novel revolves around a young man who returns from World War I and becomes embroiled in a mystery involving a woman with a dark past. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers secrets about her family's history and his own connection to it. The story explores themes of identity, loyalty, and redemption.

By John Buchan · First published 1923 · Genre: Memoir, Historical, Literary Non-Fiction · 32 chapters · 58,044 words

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It is never easy to fix upon one cause as the origin of a great war, and the war of 1914 was the outcome of several causes combined. For twenty years there had been growing up in Europe a sense of insecurity; the great Powers had become restless and suspicious of one another, and one Power, Germany, was seriously considering the possibility of some bold stroke which would put her beyond the reach of rivalry. Germany, since her victory over France in 1870, had become a very great and rich nation; she had spread her commerce over the world; and she was anxious to create an empire akin to those of Britain and France. But she began the task too late in the day; she could succeed only at the expense of her neighbours. The ambition of Germany was, therefore, one perpetual source of danger.

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Work type: Novel
Author: John Buchan
Date: 1923 CE
Language: English
Genres: Memoir, Historical, Literary Non-Fiction, Philosophical, Travel
Length: 58,044 words
Structure: 32 chapters, 393 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Memoir — The book reflects on personal experiences and significant moments in the author's life.
Historical — It explores events and contexts from the past, providing insights into historical significance.
Literary Non-Fiction — The writing style combines factual recounting with literary elements, enhancing the narrative.
Philosophical — Themes of reflection and the meaning of time and memory are prevalent throughout the text.