A Son at the Front was one of four novels written by Edith Wharton in the 1920’s after she had won the Pulitzer Prize in 1921 for her book Age of Innocence. These novels focussed on the growing sense that World War I had brought about irreparable damage that left an indelible mark on society.A … Continue reading A Son at the Front by Edith Wharton (1923)
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Rilla of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery
Rilla of Ingleside was published in 1921 and is the eighth book in the Anne Series which began with Anne of Green Gables in 1908.Rilla is Anne’s youngest daughter and the story begins just prior or the start of WWI when Rilla is fifteen years of age.The tone of this book is more sombre than … Continue reading Rilla of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery
William – An Englishman by Cicely Hamilton (1919)
This book is a gem! Cicely Hamilton worked in administration in France during World War I and served at the Front as the Germans were advancing and the area was being bombed. Incredibly, she wrote this novel during that time, probably in a tent, and in between evacuations and mopping up efforts. The book … Continue reading William – An Englishman by Cicely Hamilton (1919)
Reading Challenges 2021
I've been looking over the books I own or want to borrow from the library and they fit into these two challenges. The first challenge is mostly my attempt to read through what is already on my shelves and also to help me choose books for my daughter who will be studying the 20th Century … Continue reading Reading Challenges 2021
Towards an Australian Charlotte Mason Curriculum
This is a page in progress with ideas for living books, related to Australia in some way, that we've used. I'll link to any reviews I've written and give a recommended age or an Ambleside Online year if you're looking for Australian substitutes. Ambleside Online Year 11 Picture Books … Continue reading Towards an Australian Charlotte Mason Curriculum
All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque (1898-1970)
Where do I start? Where do I begin with my thoughts on this grim, harrowing, exquisitely written novel of World War I? This is my third encounter with this story. The first was in my late teens; the second about fifteen years ago. The book made a deep impression on me when I read … Continue reading All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque (1898-1970)
A Little Bush Maid by Mary Grant Bruce (1875-1958) – Classic Children’s Literature Event 2016
A Little Bush Maid was published in 1910 and is the first book in the Billabong series by Mary Grant Bruce. There are fifteen books altogether and they follow Norah Linton from when she was a twelve year old growing up at Billabong, her father's property in rural Victoria, through to her adult years. It's … Continue reading A Little Bush Maid by Mary Grant Bruce (1875-1958) – Classic Children’s Literature Event 2016
An Elegy for a Lost Generation
During the month of April I'm taking part in a Poetry Celebration (see link on the right). I recently started reading Testament of Youth by Vera Brittain, a WW1 memoir, described as 'A haunting elegy for a lost generation.' and decided to read some World War 1 poetry for the challenge. Vera Brittain had become … Continue reading An Elegy for a Lost Generation
Australian Poetry in World War 1
Leon Gellert (1892-1977) is said to have written some of the best poetry that came out of WW1 and is generally considered to be Australia's finest war poet. I stumbled upon one of his poems in a small anthology of Australian verse, The Call of the Gums, and sought out more of his work. A … Continue reading Australian Poetry in World War 1
Books in a Series for Young Voracious Readers – Part 1
Some children read very quickly and are always asking for more books. Although all my children loved reading, two had insatiable reading habits. They were both active and had interests in many different areas so it wasn't as if they sat around all day reading. They just had the ability to read extremely quickly.When children … Continue reading Books in a Series for Young Voracious Readers – Part 1
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