The Burning Spear: Being the Experiences of Mr. John Lavender in the Time of War

"The Burning Spear" by John Galsworthy is a funny story that follows Mr. John Lavender as he tries to find his place during a time of war. Lavender, a bit of an oddball with big dreams, lives a quiet life until the war stirs him up. He really wants to help his country, even though he's a little nervous and unsure of himself. So, he decides to become a public speaker, but things don't go as planned. He faces silly problems with his housekeeper and driver, and gets into some comical situations that show just how strange patriotism can be during wartime. As Lavender tries to make a difference, the reader gets a peek into his unique way of thinking and the world around him, all told with Galsworthy's clever and critical writing.