The Lieutenant and Others (eBook)

Soldiers' Stories of Honor and Hardship in the Trenches

Herman Cyril McNeile (Autor)

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2021
81 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406644300-9 (EAN)

Infos

Herman Cyril McNeile's 'The Lieutenant and Others' is a collection of short stories written in a straightforward, no-nonsense style, reflecting the author's military background. The stories delve into the lives of soldiers during wartime, offering a gritty and realistic portrayal of the challenges they face on the battlefield. McNeile's writing is marked by its attention to detail and its ability to capture the camaraderie and hardships of war, making it a valuable contribution to the genre of war literature. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the book provides a glimpse into the minds of soldiers as they navigate the complexities of war and honor. McNeile's literary style is reminiscent of the trench realism movement, focusing on the harsh realities of war without romanticizing or glorifying it. The rawness and authenticity of his narratives make 'The Lieutenant and Others' a compelling read for those interested in wartime literature and its impact on the human experience.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.4.2021
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik
• Schlagworte: 1910s works • adventure fiction • classic british authors • Collections of short stories • Detective Fiction • English literature • Europe • Golden Age Fiction • Herman Cyril McNeile • History • history of the United states • Humanities • Military Fiction • Nature • public domain literature • Pulp Fiction • Short Stories • short stories collection • United Kingdom • war fiction