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Charles Edward Montague, (1 January 1867 - 28 May 1928), was an English journalist, known also as a writer of novels and essays.Montague was born and brought up in London, the son of an Irish Roman Catholic priest who had left the church to marry. He was educated at the City... Read Full Overview

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This satirical novel by Charles Edward Montague skewers the absurdities of the First World War. Narrated by a cynical journalist, Disenchantment depicts the madness and horror of trench warfare, and exposes the hypocrisy and folly of the British military leadership.

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This satirical novel by Charles Edward Montague skewers the absurdities of the First World War. Narrated by a cynical journalist, Disenchantment depicts the madness and horror of trench warfare, and exposes the hypocrisy and folly of the British military leadership.

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Montague was against the First World War prior to its commencement, but once it started he believed that it was right to support it in the hope of a swift resolution In 1914, Montague was 47, which was well over the age for enlistment. But in order to enlist, he dyed his white... Read Full Overview

Montague was against the First World War prior to its commencement, but once it started he believed that it was right to support it in the hope of a swift resolution In 1914, Montague was 47, which was well over the age for enlistment. But in order to enlist, he dyed his white... Read Full Overview

"Disenchantment" offers a powerful reflection on the experience of World War I and its impact on patriotic ideals. Penned by Charles Edward Montague, this historical work delves into military life and the stark realities of war. As a piece of social commentary, the book provides... Read Full Overview

"Disenchantment" offers a powerful reflection on the experience of World War I and its impact on patriotic ideals. Penned by Charles Edward Montague, this historical work delves into military life and the stark realities of war. As a piece of social commentary, the book provides... Read Full Overview

"Disenchantment" is a seminal exploration of the profound psychological and moral shift experienced by British soldiers during the First World War. Written with searing insight by C. E. Montague, the work chronicles the journey from the naive idealism and patriotic fervor of... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview