Combed Out (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

F. A. Voigt

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330391047 ISBN 13 : 9781330391044

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

When the armistice finally looms, a soldier’s quiet thoughts collide with a town-wide roar of celebration.

In this vivid WWI tale, a soldier and his comrades wrestle with the uneasy mix of relief, doubt, and grief as the war finally seems to end. The scene shifts from crowded celebrations to intimate moments of fear, memory, and moral doubt, revealing how ordinary soldiers process a long, brutal conflict and its uncertain aftermath. The book captures the tension between outward jubilation and inner questioning, showing how the end of fighting does not erase the cost of war.

Across crowded tents, waiting rooms, and night-time streets, the narrative follows voices from both sides and the everyday reality of those who endured the front lines. It examines themes of memory, loyalty, and the stubborn, human urge to make sense of peace after so much loss.

• Vivid battlefield atmosphere and a charged sense of anticipation as news finally arrives


• Inner reflections on memory, loss, and what peace truly costs


• Close observation of camaraderie, stubborn humor, and sharp critique of civilian life


• Shifting moods from excitement to somber understanding in the aftermath

Ideal for readers of WWI fiction that delves into the human side of conflict and the uneasy birth of peace.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330391047
• ISBN 13: 9781330391044
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 168
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