In Mesopotamia - Swayne, Martin
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Published in 1917, In Mesopotamia is a personal account of experiences as a medical officer during World War I written by Maurice Nicoll under the pen name Martin Swayne. It is a piece of historical text which brings forth the condition of the soldiers involved with the WWI. Maurice served in Iraq and Kuwait during the First World War and brings forth his experiences in the military in this novel. The book majorly focuses on the daily routines of military work, administration, sleeping arrangements, discomforts, travel, work, food, etc. Along with this, the story also provides insights about…mehr

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Published in 1917, In Mesopotamia is a personal account of experiences as a medical officer during World War I written by Maurice Nicoll under the pen name Martin Swayne. It is a piece of historical text which brings forth the condition of the soldiers involved with the WWI. Maurice served in Iraq and Kuwait during the First World War and brings forth his experiences in the military in this novel. The book majorly focuses on the daily routines of military work, administration, sleeping arrangements, discomforts, travel, work, food, etc. Along with this, the story also provides insights about the country on occasion as well. Martin's writing is elegant and evokes images right from the battlefield and makes the readers experience all the situations for themselves. Therefore, In Mesopotamia remains relevant even today as it is an important historical text with in depth explanations of the events and happenings that took place during World War I and it helps us understand the plight of all the soldiers and families that had to live through the war.
Autorenporträt
Henry Maurice Dunlop Nicoll, also known by his pen name Martin Swayne, was a Scottish neurologist, psychiatrist, author, and esoteric teacher, born on July 19, 1884, in Kelso, Scotland. He died on August 30, 1953, in Great Amwell, England. Nicoll s work spanned a variety of intellectual fields, including psychology, philosophy, and esotericism. He was particularly influenced by the teachings of C.G. Jung, G.I. Gurdjieff, and P.D. Ouspensky, and he dedicated much of his work to exploring the Fourth Way teachings and esoteric Christianity. Nicoll also had a deep interest in dream interpretation and was known for his writings on the subject, such as Dream Psychology and Psychological Commentaries on the Teaching of Gurdjieff and Ouspensky. His other notable works include The New Man, Living Time and the Integration of Life, and Some Interpretations of the Parables and Miracles of Christ. His esoteric teachings and writings contributed to the study of the human mind and spiritual development. Nicoll s father, William Robertson Nicoll, was a well-known figure in British publishing. He was married to Catherine Champion-Jones.