The Return Of The Soldier

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Poignant portrayal of war's lasting impact.

This book offers a hauntingly beautiful portrayal of the lasting effects of war on those who fought in it. With vividly drawn characters and a keen understanding of the shifting nature of English society in the aftermath of the First World War, Rebecca West's novel offers a poignant and deeply moving look at the wounds that war inflicts, both visible and invisible. Highly recommended for fans of historical fiction and literary fiction alike.

  • Women's Press Club Award for Journalism (1948)
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The Return Of The Soldier

Regular price RM22.39 MYR
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ISBN: 9780486839301
Authors: Rebecca West
Publisher: Dover Publications
Date of Publication: 2020-03-18
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction
Related Topics: War
Goodreads rating: 3.7
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"An authentic masterpiece." — The North American Review Returning to his stately English home from the chaos of World War I, a shell-shocked officer finds that he has left much of his memory in the front's muddy trenches. The three women who love him best anxiously await his arrival: the thoughtful and intuitive cousin who narrates the story, the lovely wife he cannot recognize, and the woman with whom he shared a summer romance 15 years ago. Rebecca West's novel depicts neither battles nor battlefields. This remarkable tale takes a searching look at the far-reaching effects of the first modern war on a sheltered society. The Return of the Soldier effectively and memorably captures the spirit of England in the throes of unwelcome change. It is a penetrating view of the nation's shifting class structures and offers a sensitive portrayal of individuals torn between nostalgia for their irretrievable past and acceptance of their conflicted present.
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Poignant portrayal of war's lasting impact.

This book offers a hauntingly beautiful portrayal of the lasting effects of war on those who fought in it. With vividly drawn characters and a keen understanding of the shifting nature of English society in the aftermath of the First World War, Rebecca West's novel offers a poignant and deeply moving look at the wounds that war inflicts, both visible and invisible. Highly recommended for fans of historical fiction and literary fiction alike.

  • Women's Press Club Award for Journalism (1948)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.