Good Soldier; A Selection Of Soldiers' Letters, 1914-1918
This podcast presents a selection of letters written by soldiers from various nations during World War I, including French, English, Italian, and American troops. Each letter is introduced with a brief paragraph about the writer, offering a personal glimpse into the experiences and spirit of the soldiers. The collection aims to capture the resilience and humanity of those who served, as described in the author's introduction.
Episodes
Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland-Felix Mendelssohn
“Here are boys, all sorts of boys: French, English, Italian, American… These are soldiers’ letters written home. But reading, one finds that he does not think of them as letters at all, but as boys… but the spirit of these letters cannot be defeated. The dead will rise again.” Each letter is introduced by a paragraph or two about the writer. - Summary by Author's Introduction and David WalesThis e
Alexander Hamilton-Charles A. Conant
“Here are boys, all sorts of boys: French, English, Italian, American… These are soldiers’ letters written home. But reading, one finds that he does not think of them as letters at all, but as boys… but the spirit of these letters cannot be defeated. The dead will rise again.” Each letter is introduced by a paragraph or two about the writer. - Summary by Author's Introduction and David WalesThis e
Underground Railroad, Part 1-William Still
“Here are boys, all sorts of boys: French, English, Italian, American… These are soldiers’ letters written home. But reading, one finds that he does not think of them as letters at all, but as boys… but the spirit of these letters cannot be defeated. The dead will rise again.” Each letter is introduced by a paragraph or two about the writer. - Summary by Author's Introduction and David WalesThis e
Friend of Marie-Antoinette (Lady Atkyns)-Frédéric Barbey
“Here are boys, all sorts of boys: French, English, Italian, American… These are soldiers’ letters written home. But reading, one finds that he does not think of them as letters at all, but as boys… but the spirit of these letters cannot be defeated. The dead will rise again.” Each letter is introduced by a paragraph or two about the writer. - Summary by Author's Introduction and David WalesThis e
Locke-Thomas Fowler
“Here are boys, all sorts of boys: French, English, Italian, American… These are soldiers’ letters written home. But reading, one finds that he does not think of them as letters at all, but as boys… but the spirit of these letters cannot be defeated. The dead will rise again.” Each letter is introduced by a paragraph or two about the writer. - Summary by Author's Introduction and David WalesThis e
Six Years with the Texas Rangers, 1875 to 1881-James B. Gillett
“Here are boys, all sorts of boys: French, English, Italian, American… These are soldiers’ letters written home. But reading, one finds that he does not think of them as letters at all, but as boys… but the spirit of these letters cannot be defeated. The dead will rise again.” Each letter is introduced by a paragraph or two about the writer. - Summary by Author's Introduction and David WalesThis e
Phillips Brooks-Mark Antony De Wolfe Howe
“Here are boys, all sorts of boys: French, English, Italian, American… These are soldiers’ letters written home. But reading, one finds that he does not think of them as letters at all, but as boys… but the spirit of these letters cannot be defeated. The dead will rise again.” Each letter is introduced by a paragraph or two about the writer. - Summary by Author's Introduction and David WalesThis e
Zorra Boys at Home and Abroad, or, How to Succeed-William Alexander MacKay
“Here are boys, all sorts of boys: French, English, Italian, American… These are soldiers’ letters written home. But reading, one finds that he does not think of them as letters at all, but as boys… but the spirit of these letters cannot be defeated. The dead will rise again.” Each letter is introduced by a paragraph or two about the writer. - Summary by Author's Introduction and David WalesThis e
Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave-Henry Bibb
“Here are boys, all sorts of boys: French, English, Italian, American… These are soldiers’ letters written home. But reading, one finds that he does not think of them as letters at all, but as boys… but the spirit of these letters cannot be defeated. The dead will rise again.” Each letter is introduced by a paragraph or two about the writer. - Summary by Author's Introduction and David WalesThis e
Napoleon and Josephine 'The Rise of the Empire'-Walter Geer
“Here are boys, all sorts of boys: French, English, Italian, American… These are soldiers’ letters written home. But reading, one finds that he does not think of them as letters at all, but as boys… but the spirit of these letters cannot be defeated. The dead will rise again.” Each letter is introduced by a paragraph or two about the writer. - Summary by Author's Introduction and David WalesThis e
Letters of Oscar Wilde, Volume 3 (1895-1897)-Oscar Wilde
“Here are boys, all sorts of boys: French, English, Italian, American… These are soldiers’ letters written home. But reading, one finds that he does not think of them as letters at all, but as boys… but the spirit of these letters cannot be defeated. The dead will rise again.” Each letter is introduced by a paragraph or two about the writer. - Summary by Author's Introduction and David WalesThis e
Henry James At Work-Theodora Bosanquet
“Here are boys, all sorts of boys: French, English, Italian, American… These are soldiers’ letters written home. But reading, one finds that he does not think of them as letters at all, but as boys… but the spirit of these letters cannot be defeated. The dead will rise again.” Each letter is introduced by a paragraph or two about the writer. - Summary by Author's Introduction and David WalesThis e
Journal of Impressions in Belgium-May Sinclair
"Journal of Impressions in Belgium" by May Sinclair captures the profound reflections and observations of the author during her time in Belgium, offering a poignant glimpse into the human experience amidst the backdrop of war. Sinclair's keen insights and vivid portrayals resonate with timeless themes of resilience, the impact of conflict on society, and the search for meaning in turbulent times.
Good Soldier A Selection Of Soldiers' Letters 1914-1918 - N P Dawson
“Here are boys, all sorts of boys: French, English, Italian, American… These are soldiers’ letters written home. But reading, one finds that he does not think of them as letters at all, but as boys… but the spirit of these letters cannot be defeated. The dead will rise again.” Each letter is introduced by a paragraph or two about the writer. - Summary by Author's Introduction and David WalesThis e
