Red Poppies: A Novel (1915)

Red Poppies: A Novel is a historical fiction novel written by Margarete Munsterberg in 1915. The story takes place during World War I and follows the life of a young German woman named Vera von Kamcke who lives in a small village in East Prussia. Vera is the daughter of a wealthy landowner and is engaged to a young officer in the German army.As the war progresses, Vera becomes increasingly disillusioned with the patriotic fervor that has swept through her country. She witnesses the horrors of war firsthand when her fianc????? is killed in battle and her family's estate is seized by the military. Vera is forced to flee her home and make a new life for herself in the city of Berlin.In Berlin, Vera becomes involved in the anti-war movement and falls in love with a pacifist journalist named Paul. Together, they work to expose the atrocities of war and promote peace. However, their efforts are met with resistance from the government and the military.Red Poppies: A Novel is a poignant and powerful story that explores the devastating impact of war on individuals and society. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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.