The Conscript Mother (Classic Reprint)

Robert Herrick

ISBN 10: 1331752736 / ISBN 13: 9781331752738

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book tells a poignant tale during the outset of World War I. Signora Maironi is an Italian mother whose story unfolds as her country descends into a global conflict. In the midst of growing unrest and the looming threat of war, she faces an unimaginable dilemma when her son, Enrico, joins the army. The story eloquently captures the sacrifices, tribulations, and emotional turmoil that war inflicts on mothers and their sons. The author delves into the depths of maternal love, patriotism, and the fragility of life during wartime. Through Signora Maironi's journey, the book underscores the profound impact of war on families and the indomitable spirit of those left behind to endure its devastation, ultimately highlighting the indissoluble bond between mothers and sons and the enduring legacy of those who serve. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Conscript Mother (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331752736
• ISBN 13: 9781331752738
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Childrens Fiction

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Synopsis

A mother's gaze meets a country on the brink of war, and courage finds a way through the crowd.

This moving vignette follows Signora Maironi as she travels from Rome to Venice in search of her son, Enrico, who is marching toward battle. Across crowded stations, quiet gardens, and tense checkpoints, a mother's devotion fuels quiet acts of hope, humor, and tenderness amid a nation preparing for war. The narrative portrays both the intimate world of a family and the larger pull of history as Italy faces conscription.

• A front-row view of a mother’s daily prayers, worries, and practical fixes as she supports a son about to be sent to the front.
• Vivid scenes in towns and rail hubs, where soldiers, civilians, and officials intersect in the tense atmosphere before major conflict.
• Moments of humor, love, and quiet resilience that illuminate how families endure when war arrives.
• A portrait of a country at a turning point, shown through one family’s intense, personal experience.

Ideal for readers who appreciate intimate character study set against the backdrop of wartime upheaval, and for those drawn to stories about motherhood, sacrifice, and the human side of history.

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Excerpt from The Conscript Mother

The Conscript Mother was written by Robert Herrick. This is a 110 page book, containing 13408 words and 6 pictures. Search Inside is enabled for this title.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.