Good Soldier; A Selection Of Soldiers' Letters, 1914-1918
N. P. Dawson
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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.
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Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland-Felix Mendelssohn 27.08.2026 9h 6min“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 Wales -
Alexander Hamilton-Charles A. Conant 26.08.2026 2h 46min“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 Wales -
Underground Railroad, Part 1-William Still 25.08.2026 6h 44min“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 Wales -
Friend of Marie-Antoinette (Lady Atkyns)-Frédéric Barbey 24.08.2026 6h 36min“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 Wales -
Locke-Thomas Fowler 23.08.2026 6h 57min“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 Wales -
Six Years with the Texas Rangers, 1875 to 1881-James B. Gillett 22.08.2026 7h 14min“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 Wales -
Phillips Brooks-Mark Antony De Wolfe Howe 21.08.2026 2h 7min“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 Wales -
Zorra Boys at Home and Abroad, or, How to Succeed-William Alexander MacKay 20.08.2026 4h 21min“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 Wales -
Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave-Henry Bibb 20.08.2026 5h 19min“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 Wales -
Napoleon and Josephine 'The Rise of the Empire'-Walter Geer 19.08.2026 9h 56min“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 Wales -
Letters of Oscar Wilde, Volume 3 (1895-1897)-Oscar Wilde 17.08.2026 4h 48min“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 Wales -
Henry James At Work-Theodora Bosanquet 16.08.2026 1h 8min“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 Wales -
Journal of Impressions in Belgium-May Sinclair 04.08.2026 6h 29min"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. As listeners immerse themselves in her thoughts, they are reminded of the enduring power of personal narratives to illuminate the complexities of life and the human spirit. -
Good Soldier A Selection Of Soldiers' Letters 1914-1918 - N P Dawson 13.07.2026 3h 57min“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 Wales
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