Generals Die In Bed

Name: Generals Die In Bed
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780143001553
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By Charles Yale Harrison

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In Generals Die In Bed by Charles Yale Harrison, the reader is taken on a gripping journey alongside a young Canadian soldier during World War I. The novel delivers a raw and harrowing depiction of life in the trenches, exploring themes of survival, camaraderie, and the devastating effects of war. With its brutal realism and emotional depth, the story challenges glorified perceptions of battle.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in a raw and unflinching portrayal of the horrors of war. It offers a realistic and stark depiction of life in the trenches during World War I, highlighting the emotional and physical turmoil experienced by soldiers. This book may appeal to those who appreciate powerful narratives that challenge glorified views of warfare.

Generals Die In Bed

Drawing on his experiences in the First World War, Charles Yale Harrison tells a stark and poignant story of a young man sent to fight on the Western Front. It is an unimaginably harrowing journey, especially for one not yet old enough to vote. In sparse but gripping prose, Harrison conveys a sense of the horrors of life in the trenches.

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In sparse but gripping prose, Harrison conveys a sense of the horrors of life in the trenches. Here is where soldiers fight and die, entombed in mud, surrounded by rats and lice, forced to survive on insufficient rations.

Generals Die In Bed brings to life a period of history through the eyes of a twenty-year-old narrator, who reminds us that there is neither glamour nor glory in war.

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Generals Die In Bed by Charles Yale Harrison is often praised for its unflinching portrayal of the horrors and futility of war, capturing the grim realities faced by soldiers on the front lines. Reviewers commend its raw, honest narrative and vivid imagery, which effectively convey the brutal experiences of World War I. The novel is frequently highlighted for its emotional impact and the way it challenges romanticised perceptions of war.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143001553

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2003

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 214g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Charles Yale Harrison was born in 1898 in Philadelphia. He moved to Montreal as a child and began writing for the Montreal Star at the age of sixteen. In 1916 he joined the Royal Montreal regiment and fought as a machine-gunner in France and Belgium. He may have fought at Flers-Courcelette, and most certainly fought at Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele. He was wounded at Amiens in 1918 and returned to Montreal. He later moved to New York City where he died in 1954.

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