The Wrack of the Storm

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949

Contributor:

Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Wrack of the Storm" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century, specifically during World War I. The work offers profound reflections on the impact of war, nationalism, and the sacrifices made by individuals and nations, particularly focusing on Belgium's plight during the invasion. With a strong emphasis on morality and collective heroism, Maeterlinck's writing delves into the psychology of conflict and the unyielding spirit of those suffering under oppression. At the start of the book, the author's preface expresses his dismay and sorrow over the necessity of invoking hate in his writings due to the ongoing horrors of war. He acknowledges his love for Germany and its people but ultimately asserts that the atrocities committed force a reckoning that cannot ignore the collective guilt of the nation. The subsequent essays chronicle various aspects of the war's impact on Belgium, underscoring the bravery of King Albert and the indomitable spirit of the Belgian people, who face devastation while remaining resolute in their values. These reflections not only seek to document the immediate circumstances but also aim to elevate the discourse surrounding national honor and the enduring qualities of humanity in times of moral crisis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

After the victory

King Albert

The hostage cities

To save four cities

Pro patria: I

Heroism

Pro patria: II

Pro patria: III

Belgium's flag day

On the death of a little soldier

The hour of destiny

In Italy

On rereading Thucydides

The dead do not die

In memoriam

Supernatural communications in war-time

Edith Cavell

The life of the dead

The war and the prophets

The will of earth

For Poland

The might of the dead

When the war is over

The massacre of the innocents.

Credits:

Produced by Diane Monico and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2006-02-26