Index for My Little Bit by Marie Corelli

Summary:

"My 'Little Bit'" by Marie Corelli is a collection of essays and articles written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the societal and political climates during the tumultuous times of World War I, emphasizing themes of patriotism, civilizational critique, and the role of women in wartime. Through her writings, Corelli expresses strong opinions against war and raises questions about national identity and moral responsibility. The beginning of the work introduces readers to Corelli's perspective on the state of England and the concept of "civilization." She critiques the notion that humanity has progressed beyond savagery, pointing out the contradictions in societal behaviors during wartime. The opening portion features passionate appeals for unity and patriotism as the author reflects on England's history, urging citizens to recognize the deeper implications of their actions in light of an impending crisis. Corelli's writings set the stage for a serious exploration of the moral consequences of war and the need for individuals to reflect on their roles within society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

• The Project Gutenberg eBook ofMy "Little Bit"
• PREFACE
• CONTENTS
• MY “LITTLE BIT”
• SAVAGE GLORYAN APPEAL AGAINST WAR
• FOR BELGIUM!THE PRAYER OF THE ALLIES(Written for “King Albert’s Book”)
• THE GREAT UNREST
• THE WHIRLWIND
• THE KAISER’S HARVEST OF DEATHA CRIME OF STUPIDITY(First published in the “Sunday Times”)
• THIS AMAZING WARA WOMAN’S POINT OF VIEW(Reprinted by special request from the “Sunday Pictorial” of March 28, 1915)
• “ALL WE LIKE SHEEP”A PEOPLE’S PATIENCE(First published in the “Sunday Times”)
• WANTED—MORE WOMEN!AN APPEAL(Written for the London “Daily Chronicle”)
• THE QUALITY OF MERCYAN APPEAL TO AMERICA FOR SUFFERERS IN THE GREAT WAR(Written by special request for the American “Committee of Mercy”)
• STARVING BELGIUMAN APPEAL(Written by request for Mr. Hoover’s “Belgium Relief Fund,” and circulated through the United States Press)
• “THE TIME OF OUR LIVES”OUR WOMEN IN WAR(An answer to an American misjudgment)
• THE WORLD’S GREATEST NEEDAN APPEAL TO THE SANITY OF GOVERNMENTS’Tis a mad world, my masters.—J.Taylor
• HAS CHRISTIANITY FAILED?
• SNOOKS’S OPINION
• SEA POWER, 1805–1918
• THE SPLENDID SERVICE OF THE SEA(Written by request for the Navy League)
• THE LILIES OF FRANCE(Written by request for “The Golden Book of France”)
• “WHOSO SHALL RECEIVE ONE SUCH LITTLE CHILD!”(Written on behalf of St. Nicholas Home for “Raid-shock” Children at Chailry, Sussex)
• APPEAL FOR THE FRENCH RED CROSS(Written for the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, July, 1918)
• GLORY OF THE WORCESTERS(Written by request in aid of the Homes for Disabled Worcestershire Soldiers and Sailors)A TRIBUTE TO A FAMOUS REGIMENT
• EYES OF THE SEA(Written by special request of the Directors for the British and Foreign Sailors’ Society)A TRIBUTE TO THE GRAND FLEET AND ADMIRAL BEATTY
• IS ALL WELL WITH ENGLAND?A QUESTION OF THE MOMENT
• THE WORLD IN TEARS
• GOD AND THE WAR(Written for “Some 1918 Reflections.” A collection arranged by Guy Glendower Croft)
• TRIUMPH OF WOMANHOOD(Written for the Scottish Women’s Hospital)
• IN PRAISE OF ENEMIES(Published in the “Sunday Times”)
• RECRUITING SPEECH(Delivered in the De Montfort Hall, Leicester)
• SPLENDID CANADAA TRIBUTE
• SHELLS; AND OTHER SHELLS(Written by request for the Magazine published on behalf of the Munition Workers of Georgetown, Paisley)A THOUGHT
• DARKNESS AND LIGHT(Written at the request of Sir Arthur Pearson as the Prologue to an Entertainment on behalf of St. Dunstan’s Hostel for Soldiers and Sailors Blinded in the War)
• SWEEPING THE COUNTRY
• TO SAVE LIFE OR DESTROY IT?A CHALLENGE TO CERTAIN CLERGY(Published in the “Pall-Mall Gazette”)
• THE WAR LOANHOW IT MIGHT BE INCREASED(Published in the “Pall-Mall Gazette”)
• FOOD PRODUCTIONA PLEA FOR COMMON SENSE(Published in the “Pall-Mall Gazette”)
• OUR FORTUNATE “RESTRICTIONS”(Published in the “Pall-Mall Gazette”)
• “HIS PAINFUL DUTY”THE SORROWS OF THE HOME SECRETARY(Published in the “Pall-Mall Gazette”)
• THE POTATO “SCREAM”A PROTEST AGAINST A STUPID PANIC(Published in the “Pall-Mall Gazette”)
• “HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF”A STUDY IN WAR BREAD(Published in the “Pall-Mall Gazette”)
• “SHODDY CHIVALRY”A NAVAL CHADBAND(Published in the “Pall-Mall Gazette”)
• “HINDENBURG’S EYE!”THE BABIES’ BOGEY(Published in the “Pall-Mall Gazette”)
• “HOARDING”A MODERN SETTING OF AN OLD PLAY AND A LITTLE STORY OF THE Y.M.C.A.
• THREE HUNDRED YEARS OF FAMEAVE SHAKESPEARE!
• SHAKESPEARE’S WAR BIRTHDAY IN 1917NEGLECTED HONOURS
• “DON’T TRAVEL”A HARD HIT(Published in the “Pall-Mall Gazette”)
• “TE DEUM LAUDAMUS”THE GREAT THANKSGIVING(Published in the “Pall-Mall Gazette”)
• THE WOMEN’S VOTENATURE VERSUS POLITICS
• A “HAPPY THOUGHTS” DAY(Written specially for the Grantham Red Cross Outings Fund)
• WHY DID I——?
• IN THE HUSH OF THE DAWNA THOUGHT
• Transcriber’s Notes
• THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE
• Chapter 56

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