The Man Nobody Knew (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Holworthy Hall

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ISBN 10 : 1331376467 ISBN 13 : 9781331376460

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

In this intimate portrait of a wounded veteran, a man who hides a storm of hurt behind a calm mask reveals the weight of isolation.

Set among hospital wards and quiet conversations, the narrative follows an enigmatic patient who shuns mirrors and the attention of others. He endures physical scars and a stubborn loneliness, while the world around him tries to coax him toward memory, identity, and connection. The book traces his wary interactions with doctors, nurses, and a few hopeful companions, and it turns on a quiet moment when a simple gift forces him to confront what he wants to become.

The Man Nobody Knew unfolds with spare, precise prose that builds a deep sense of character and mood. It asks how a person defines himself after war, how much others can know about him, and what it would take to bridge a rift that runs deeper than appearance.

- A character study of resilience, pride, and the longing for recognition
- A hospital setting that becomes a stage for inner conflict and quiet moments of tenderness
- Themes of memory, identity, and the real costs of war on the human heart
- A tension-filled relationship that grows through subtle, trustworthy dialogue

Ideal for readers of literary fiction and psychological portraits who savor character-driven stories set against historical upheaval.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

After that, and with the cataclysmic suddenness which marked all changes of military status on the Western front, he became, one frosty morning, a Case, and got himself roughly classified (and tenderly handled) as a Stretcher Case, a Grand Blesse, and, in consequence, a proper temporary inmate of a field hospital on the Belgian plains. There, he was unofficially known as a Joyeux, or Joyous One; not because he displayed a very buoyant disposition far from it! but because he belonged to the Foreign Legion; and in the course of another day or two he was routine-ticketed as an Evacue, and provided with a lukewarm hot-water bottle and a couple of evil-smelhng cigarettes to console him on the road to the base hospital at Neuilly. At Neuilly he became, for the first time since his enlistment, an I ndividual, and at the very outset he was distinguished by certain qualities which had passed unnoticed in the frying pan and fire of the trenches. For one thing, he was obviously immune to kindness; and for another, he was apparently immune to hope.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Présentation de l'éditeur

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(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331376467
• ISBN 13: 9781331376460
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 335
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