{"title":"Frederic Manning","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the works of Frederic Manning, a captivating author renowned for his profound storytelling and intriguing narratives. Manning's contributions to literature, particularly in the realm of General Fiction, have left an indelible mark on readers with their evocative portrayals and thoughtful insights. His most celebrated work, \u003cem\u003eThe Middle Parts of Fortune\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a raw and authentic depiction of the experiences of soldiers during World War I, praised for its unflinching honesty and vivid detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrederic Manning's writing is characterised by a deep understanding of the human condition, drawing readers into the emotional and psychological complexities of his characters. His skillful use of language and attention to detail bring to life the intense reality of wartime, making his stories both compelling and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an avid reader of historical narratives or new to Manning's works, this collection provides a valuable opportunity to explore the passionate and eloquent voice of an author whose work continues to resonate with audiences today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-middle-parts-of-fortune-by-frederic-manning-9781921922381","title":"The Middle Parts Of Fortune","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drumming of the guns continued, with bursts of great intensity. It was as though a gale streamed overhead, piling up great waves of sound, and hurrying them onwards to crash in surf on the enemy entrenchments. The windless air about them, by its very stillness, made that unearthly music more terrible to hear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published anonymously in 1929 because its language was considered far too frank for public circulation, \u003cem\u003eThe Middle Parts of Fortune\u003c\/em\u003e was hailed by T. S. Eliot and Ezra Pound, by Lawrence of Arabia and Ernest Hemingway, as an extraordinary novel. Its author was in fact Frederic Manning, an Australian writer who fought in the Battle of the Somme in 1916, and who told his story of men at war from the perspective of an ordinary soldier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNever before published in Australia, \u003cem\u003eThe Middle Parts of Fortune\u003c\/em\u003e is now recognised as a twentieth-century classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46555310096620,"sku":"9781921922381","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7634933482872.jpg?v=1750101026"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/frederic-manning.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}