Reseña del libro "A Maid and a Million men (en Inglés)"
"A Maid and a Million Men" is a spirited and satirical look at the chaos of the Great War through the eyes of an unlikely soldier. The story follows the daring Leona Canwick, who, in a moment of impulsive bravery, assumes her twin brother's identity to enlist in the United States Army. What follows is a riotous journey from training camps to the front lines of France, as Leona navigates the hyper-masculine world of the American Expeditionary Forces while desperately trying to keep her secret hidden from "a million men."James G. Dunton's 1928 bestseller blends humor with a unique perspective on the First World War, exploring themes of identity, gender roles, and the absurdity of military life. As Leona finds herself in increasingly precarious and comical situations, the novel provides a vivid, albeit irreverent, depiction of the era's social mores and the camaraderie of the trenches. This work remains a fascinating example of early 20th-century popular fiction, offering a blend of adventure and social commentary that challenged contemporary expectations of women's roles in wartime.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
