The Four Feathers - Couverture souple

Mason, A. E. W.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1495294293 ISBN 13 : 9781495294297

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

Honor. Shame. Redemption. One man’s quest to reclaim his courage in the shadow of empire.

A gripping tale of love, cowardice, and redemption, The Four Feathers by A. E. W. Mason is one of the most compelling psychological adventure novels of the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the British Empire’s campaign in the Sudan, the story follows Harry Feversham, a young officer who resigns his commission just before his regiment ships out—only to be branded a coward by his closest friends and fiancée, each sending him a symbolic white feather.

But Harry’s soul is far from defeated. Determined to prove his courage, he sets out on a dangerous and transformative journey into the heart of Africa, adopting a new identity and risking his life to redeem his name—and return each feather to its sender.

Though the novel features harrowing scenes of war and imprisonment, its emotional depth and psychological complexity set it apart. Mason's portrayal of Harry’s internal conflict, the dynamics of love and friendship, and the moral weight of honor and shame, make this more than just an imperial adventure—it’s a study of the human condition wrapped in sweeping romance and suspense.

Whether you're drawn by classic war novels, stirring love stories, or introspective heroes, The Four Feathers remains a forgotten masterpiece of British literature, a must-read for fans of Beau Geste, The Scarlet Pimpernel, or Joseph Conrad.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

A. E. W. Mason (1865-1948) was a British author and politician. He is best remembered for his 1902 novel The Four Feathers. His first novel, A Romance of Wastdale, was published in 1895. He was the author of more than 20 books, including At The Villa Rose (1910), a mystery novel in which he introduced his French detective, Inspector Hanaud. His best-known book is The Four Feathers, which has been made into several films. Many consider it his masterpiece. Other books are The House of the Arrow (1924), No Other Tiger (1927), The Prisoner in the Opal (1929) and Fire Over England (1937). He contributed a short story, The Conjurer, to The Queen's Book of the Red Cross. Mason was elected as a Liberal Member of Parliament for Coventry in the 1906 general election. He served only a single term in Parliament, retiring at the next general election in January 1910. Mason served with the Manchester Regiment in the First World War, being promoted Captain in December 1914. He transferred to the General List in 1915 and the Royal Marine Light Infantry in 1917 with the rank of Major. His military career included work in naval intelligence, serving in Spain and Mexico, where he set up counter-espionage networks on behalf of the British government. He died in 1948 while working on a non-fiction book about Admiral Robert Blake.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1495294293
• ISBN 13: 9781495294297
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 199
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