Kultur in Cartoons by Louis Raemaekers
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| Author | Raemaekers, Louis, 1869-1956 |
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| LoC No. | 17031662 |
| Title |
Kultur in Cartoons With accompanying notes by well-known English writers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Brian Coe, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Kultur in Cartoons" by Louis Raemaekers is a collection of satirical cartoons that critiques German militarism and political actions during World War I, likely written in the early 20th century. The work reflects Raemaekers' artistic response to the atrocities of war, particularly focusing on the impact of German tactics on Belgium and other nations. It serves as a visual commentary on the moral and ethical implications of warfare, aiming to provoke thought and indignation among its audience. The opening of the book introduces Raemaekers' artistic vision, outlining the context of the war and the initial reception of his work in countries like the United States. The foreword establishes the power of his cartoons to relay the horrors of war, emphasizing that they serve as vivid and truthful portrayals of the German atrocities and the broader implications of militarism. Through various sketches highlighting tragic events, including the suffering of innocent civilians and critiques of diplomacy, the beginning sets up a crucial thematic foundation for the collection, showcasing the depth of emotion and the artistic skill involved in delivering such arresting commentary on the human condition amidst a global conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Caricatures and cartoons |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56292 |
| Release Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 94 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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