
SIR HARRY LAUDER
"ONE OF THE BOYS WHO WENT"
BETWEEN YOU AND ME - CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
A former soldier narrates his return from the Great War, sharing the gritty reality of life on the front and the pride of being one of the boys who went. He weaves verses that recall mud‑filled trenches, the camaraderie of comrades, and the simple wish to be remembered by future generations. The voice is unmistakably that of a plain‑spoken working man, proud of his modest upbringing and the hard‑won earnings that got him home.
Back in his Scottish hometown, he confronts a world that promises peace yet still battles political agitators, profiteers, and the lingering scars of conflict. Through straightforward humor and earnest reflection, he critiques those who would dictate how ordinary people should live, while affirming the resilience of families rebuilding after loss. The narrative offers a vivid snapshot of post‑war life, inviting listeners to hear the thoughts of a man who has seen both battlefields and the quiet hills of home.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (392K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1870–1950
A coal miner’s son who became one of the best-known entertainers in the English-speaking world, he built his fame on comic songs, music-hall charm, and a strongly Scottish stage persona. His life mixed huge popular success with real personal loss, giving his story warmth as well as pathos.
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