Two shelves are still standing in the debris.

A striking frontispiece photo, the only one in the book, shows three lone figures amid destruction of what was once the Holland House Library in Kensington. You’ll zip through in admiration and suspense, marveling at Larson’s perspective on the months between May 1940 and May1941, when Germany confidently, violently and nonstop sent its sophisticated bombers and fighters to annihilate English cities and the countryside. Subtitled “A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz,” The Splendid and the Vile, over 500 pages, is worth every word. GradeSaver, 7 June 2022 Web.Erik Larson is so good a storyteller that as you read through The Splendid and the Vile, his magnificent saga of Winston Churchill during the bombing of Britain - “the year Churchill became Churchill,” as Larson says - you wonder how it will all turn out! The book is what’s been said of Larson’s earlier works: “addictively readable.” Next Section Analysis Previous Section Themes How To Cite in MLA Format Anonymous 'The Splendid and the Vile Quotes'. Will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback. You can help us out by revising, improving and updatingĪfter you claim a section you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. The book that focuses on Churchill as a great figure of resistance during the World War II, shows not only his strength and political greatness, but also his metaphoric and impactful language that resonated deeply with his readers.

“It would be still more foolish to lose heart and courage.” Winston Churchill, 'The Splendid and the Vile' “It would be foolish to disguise the gravity of the hour,” he said.

He was also known for his sickly and frail appearance, to which Churchill alludes, but that didn’t stop him in his political prowess, making him even a potential candidate for the presidency at one point. The US Secretary of Commerce, he was a trusted man of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and played a great role in uniting the leaders against Nazi Germany. Harry Hopkins was an impactful figure during the World War II. With these words, Churchill describes Harry Hopkins. “His was a soul that flamed out of a frail and failing body.” Winston Churchill, 'The Splendid and the Vile' The impactful metaphoric language really hones into the idea of less being more, and the importance of the content instead of length. He implores efficiency and doesn’t want them to waste time. 'It is slothful not to compress your thoughts.' Winston Churchill, 'The Splendid and the Vile'Ĭhurchill warns his staff to make their memos short and concise, not more than one page. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.

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