How did the author decide to portray the contrast between village life and the looming war?
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The Summer Before the War

The Summer Before the War
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How did the author decide to portray the contrast between village life and the looming war?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the protagonist's choices around love and duty?
What inspired the choice to focus on a small community just before WWI?