Disenchantment

Disenchantment, published in 1922, is a powerful reflection on the disillusionment brought by World War I. C. E. Montague, a journalist and former soldier, critiques the romanticized notions of war and heroism that prevailed before and during the conflict. With clarity and emotional force, he exposes the psychological and cultural impact of the war on Britain, particularly its young men. The book challenges jingoism and calls for a more honest reckoning with the costs of war. A key text in post-war literature, Disenchantment helped shape the genre of war memoir and anti-war critique.