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The Seed and the Sower

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The Seed and the Sower depicts the harsh realities of war within a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp in Java, 1942. It follows two British officers enduring brutal conditions and psychological warfare, showcasing the complex dynamics between prisoners and their captors. Amid violence and suffering, unexpected bonds form, highlighting a profound struggle of wills and philosophies.
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The Seed and the Sower

What follows is the story of two British officers whose spirit the Japanese try to break. Yet out of all the violence and misery strange bonds are forged between prisoners - and their gaolers. In a battle for survival that becomes a battle of contrasting wills and philosophies as the intensity of the men's relationships develop.

This is war as experienced in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp in Java in 1942, but, above all, war as experienced in the company of the prisoners and oppressors. 20010730

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

This is war as experienced in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp in Java in 1942, but, above all, war as experienced in the company of the prisoners and oppressors.

What follows is the story of two British officers whose spirit the Japanese try to break. Yet out of all the violence and misery strange bonds are forged between prisoners β€” and their gaolers. In a battle for survival that becomes a battle of contrasting wills and philosophies as the intensity of the men's relationships develop.

The Seed and the Sower, by Sir Laurens Van Der Post, offers a profound exploration of human resilience and connection in the most harrowing circumstances.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099428763

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 January 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 171g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Laurens van der Post was born in Africa in 1906. Most of his adult life was spent his time divided between Africa and England. His professions of writer and farmer were interrupted by ten years in the army, behind enemy lines in Abyssinia, the Western Desert and the Far East where he was taken prisoner by the Japanese while commanding a small guerrilla unit. He went straight from prison back to active service in Java. He was awarded the CBE for his services in the field.

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