Munsey's Magazine, December 1918

Munsey's Magazine, December 1918 This issue features "The Little Blue Angel of Rheims" by Amelia Leavitt Hill, a symbolic narrative following a stained-glass angel figure in Rheims Cathedral across centuries. The angel observes the cathedral's life—craftsman Guyot installing the window, generations of worshippers, even Joan of Arc's coronation procession—before witnessing the cathedral's destruction during World War I bombardment. The narrative personifies the cathedral's windows as witnesses to historical events and ultimate tragedy, ending with the angels' destruction alongside the building. The issue also includes a war-themed poem, "Courage" by Richard Le Gallienne, offering consolation to soldiers through memories of home and loved ones. Additionally, there is an article titled "The Assassins of Art," discussing German destruction of cultural monuments and artworks during the war, arguing that art should be protected as humanity's common heritage and questioning appropriate punishment for such destruction.