Captain Jinks, Hero (eBook, ePUB) - Crosby, Ernest
1,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
Sofort per Download lieferbar
  • Format: ePub

In Ernest Crosby's novel, 'Captain Jinks, Hero', readers are taken on a satirical journey through the military world of Captain Jinks, a bumbling and incompetent character who somehow finds himself in ridiculous heroic situations. Written in a humorous and light-hearted tone, the book serves as a commentary on the glorification of war and the misplaced heroism associated with it. Crosby's witty writing style and clever satire reflect the late 19th-century literary context and societal attitudes towards war and masculinity. Through this work, Crosby challenges traditional notions of heroism and…mehr

Andere Kunden interessierten sich auch für
Produktbeschreibung
In Ernest Crosby's novel, 'Captain Jinks, Hero', readers are taken on a satirical journey through the military world of Captain Jinks, a bumbling and incompetent character who somehow finds himself in ridiculous heroic situations. Written in a humorous and light-hearted tone, the book serves as a commentary on the glorification of war and the misplaced heroism associated with it. Crosby's witty writing style and clever satire reflect the late 19th-century literary context and societal attitudes towards war and masculinity. Through this work, Crosby challenges traditional notions of heroism and sheds light on the absurdities of war culture. Ernest Crosby, a noted peace activist and author, was influenced by his own experiences and beliefs when writing 'Captain Jinks, Hero'. As a staunch advocate for pacifism and social reform, Crosby used his writing to criticize the military institution and call attention to the futility of war. I highly recommend 'Captain Jinks, Hero' to readers interested in satire, social commentary, and a thought-provoking examination of war culture.