The Song of Tiadatha

The Song of Tiadatha

The Song of Tiadatha first made its appearance in the columns of The Orient Weekly, and by the time two or three instalments had appeared requests came from every quarter asking that the fascinating story of Tired Arthur should be completed as soon as possible, and issued in book form for the further delight of its many admirers. This was easier asked for than complied with. All sorts of urgent messages were sent to the Author, insisting on the fame that was awaiting him, but he was extremely busy with his military duties up on the Doiran Front, and in the intervals of raiding the Bulgars his serio-comic muse did not flourish too easily. But bit by bit the pleasing fabric of The Song of Tiadatha was built up, and we are happy to be able to present it at last in complete form. The Song of Tiadatha is unique in war literature. It tells a story which is common to very many[8] members of the Salonica Army, and tells it in a fashion which is a most happy blend of descriptive realism, humour and sentiment. Longfellows metre has often been copied before, but I think never so well as this and certainly never with such happy results. Floating as gently along as Hiawatha in his canoe, we follow Tiadathas adventures from the day when he ceases to be a nut in St. Jamess Street, joins up, and goes to France; we come with him to Macedonia, and accompany him as he does the hectic round of Salonicas dubious amusements; watch him building his dug-out up on the Doiran Front; share his feverish activities during the nightmare experience of the Great Fire; attack the frowning Bulgar mountains in his company; and finally, with much good work well done, go back to England with him on leaveand look enviously on as he takes to his arms again his green-eyed Phyllis. There is something in The Song of Tiadatha that all of us have experienced. That is one reason why it appeals so strongly to the B.S.F. But another reason is that The Song of Tiadatha is something absolutely our own. Nobody can appreciate it to the full who has not belonged to the great family of the B.S.F. And as you men of that Army have had trials which have been peculiarly your own, so it is right that you[9] should have a pleasure in which nobody outside the family can fully participate. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 67937
Author: Rutter, Owen
Release Date: Apr 27, 2022
Format: eBook
Language: English
Publisher: T. Fisher Unwin
Publication Date: 1920
Publisher Country: United Kingdom