Over There

War Scenes on the Western Front

Arnold Bennett, John McLean

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English

Matatabi Press
22 March 2024

Encyclopaedias & reference works; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; First World War; Media studies; Press & journalism

Series: Matatabi Classics

In Arnold Bennett's renowned work Over There: Scenes on the Western Front, he showcases his profound storytelling abilities and deep insights into human complexities. Through poignant narratives drawn from his firsthand experiences during World War I, Bennett sheds light on the war's effects on individuals and society, capturing themes of resilience and camaraderie with vivid descriptions. While Bennett's account offers a compelling exploration of human endurance and the quest for meaning in adversity, readers are advised to approach his perspective with caution. It's crucial to view the text not merely as historical fact but also as a product of Bennett's involvement with the British War Propaganda Bureau, shaping his portrayal of events (Jeff Nilsson, The Saturday Evening Post, 20 Oct 2014).

By: Arnold Bennett
Preface by: John McLean
Imprint: Matatabi Press
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 145g
ISBN: 9784910554143
ISBN 10: 4910554149
Series: Matatabi Classics
Pages: 102
Publication Date: 22 March 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Enoch Arnold Bennett, better known as Arnold Bennett, was an English author and novelist who made important contributions to literature in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born on May 27, 1867, in Hanley, Staffordshire. His father, a lawyer, wanted him to become a lawyer like him, but Bennett was more interested in writing. After working at a law office in London for a short period of time, he decided to pursue a career in literature full time, starting in 1900. Bennett produced a large amount of work during his lifetime. He wrote 34 novels, seven volumes of short stories, 13 plays, and a daily journal of over a million words. Apart from his novels and plays, he also wrote articles and stories for more than 100 newspapers and periodicals. This made him one of the most financially successful British authors of his time. Bennett's life was cut short when he got typhoid fever and passed away in 1931. He contracted it from drinking tap water during a trip to France. His death marked the end of a productive and influential writing career. John McLean is a British born Japanese-English translator, interpreter, production editor, emcee, talk show host, and university associate professor from Hiroshima, Japan. His clients range from celebrated athletes like Simone Biles and Kohei Uchimura to prominent Japanese figures such as Nana Komatsu and Kentaro Sakaguchi, as well as dignitaries like Kazumi Matsui and major media outlets like NBC, CBC, and Al Jazeera. Beyond interpreting, his translating, subtitling and editing work with Japanese film directors and dedication to nurturing emerging filmmakers at the Berlin Film Festival through his collaboration with Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs (UNIJAPAN) highlight his contribution to the Japanese film industry.

Reviews for Over There: War Scenes on the Western Front

"Excerpts: ""Events appear to have justified the assertion - German valour is astounding."" (Chapter II: On the French Front) ""The French Army is by far the most democratic institution I have ever seen."" (Chapter II: On the French Front) ""Their humiliation humiliates me, even be they Prussians of the most offensive variety."" (Chapter IV: At Grips) ""A shell might quite well fall here any moment."" (Chapter VI: The Unique City) ""The silence of the suburbs, with their maimed and rusting factories, their stagnant canals, their high, lusty weeds, their abolished railway and train stations, was a secondary matter leaving practically no impression on the exhausted sensibility."" (Chapter VI: The Unique City)"