White Feather (1915)

The White Feather is a novel written by Lechmere Worrall in 1915. The story takes place during World War I and follows the life of a young man named John Pentecost. John is a conscientious objector and refuses to fight in the war due to his religious beliefs. However, his decision is met with scorn and ridicule from his community, who see him as a coward and a traitor. One day, John receives a white feather, a symbol of cowardice, from a group of women who are handing them out to men who have not enlisted in the war. This event triggers a series of events that lead John to reconsider his decision and ultimately join the army. The novel explores themes of patriotism, duty, and the pressure of societal expectations. It also delves into the psychological effects of war and the toll it takes on soldiers. The White Feather was a popular novel during its time and was adapted into a play and a silent film. Today, it is considered a classic work of literature that provides insight into the social and cultural attitudes of the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.