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William, An Englishman

William, An Englishman

Written by: Cicely Hamilton
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William – an Englishman is a poignant 1919 novel by Cicely Hamilton that delves into the profound effects of the First World War on a married couple against the backdrop of rising Socialism and the Suffragette movement. First published by Skeffington & Son and later reprinted by Persephone Books in 1999, this novel has been hailed as a passionate assertion of the futility of war by The Spectator. In 1920, it was honored with the inaugural Prix Femina-Vie Heureuse Anglais prize.Copyright Culture and Heritage classics Political Science Politics & Government World
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