Non-Combatants and Others

Published in 1916, 'Non-Combatants and Others' by Rose Macaulay is a pacifist novel set during World War I that explores the lives of those on the home front. The story follows Alix Sandomir, a young woman grappling with her artistic ambitions while confronting the realities of war and its impact on her family, particularly her injured cousin and the loss of her brother. Macaulay's work critiques the roles of women during wartime and highlights the emotional struggles of noncombatants, making it a significant commentary on the societal expectations of the era.