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The Woman of Knockaloe: A Parable
Hardcover
Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781026088203
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 206
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Woman of Knockaloe is a poignant and powerful parable set against the backdrop of the First World War on the Isle of Man. Written by the renowned Manx novelist Sir Hall Caine, the narrative explores the devastating social and emotional consequences of conflict through the eyes of Mona Craine, a farmer's daughter living near the massive Knockaloe internment camp.
As the war intensifies, the story traces Mona's journey from a patriotic local to a social outcast after she falls in love with a German prisoner of war held within the camp. This tragic romance serves as a profound indictment of nationalistic hatred and the dehumanizing effects of wartime hysteria. Caine utilizes the isolated setting of the island to mirror the psychological isolation of his protagonists, creating a narrative that is both an intimate character study and a broader moral outcry against the futility of war.
Valued for its historical insight into the treatment of alien enemies and its passionate plea for human empathy, The Woman of Knockaloe remains a significant work of early 20th-century literature. It is a compelling exploration of the clash between individual conscience and societal prejudice, highlighting Caine's mastery of emotional storytelling and his commitment to pacifist themes.
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