Journey's End

Name: Journey's End
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141183268
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By R. C. Sherriff

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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Journey's End by R. C. Sherriff is a poignant play set during World War I, focusing on the harrowing experiences of British soldiers in the trenches. As they await a significant German offensive, the characters grapple with fear, camaraderie, and the psychological toll of war. The story captures the raw emotional struggles and bonds that form amidst the chaos of combat.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by gripping tales set during World War I, exploring the emotional and psychological struggles of soldiers. The author crafts a poignant portrayal of camaraderie, fear, and heroism, offering insight into the human condition amidst the chaos of battle.

Journey's End

Set in the First World War, this book concerns a group of British officers on the front line and opens in a dugout in the trenches in France. Raleigh, a new eighteen-year-old officer fresh out of English public school, joins the besieged company of his friend and cricketing hero Stanhope, and finds him dramatically changed.

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Set in the First World War, Journey's End concerns a group of British officers on the front line and opens in a dugout in the trenches in France.

Raleigh, a new eighteen-year-old officer fresh out of English public school, joins the besieged company of his friend and cricketing hero Stanhope, and finds him dramatically changed...

Laurence Olivier starred as Stanhope in the first performance of Journey's End in 1928; the play was an instant stage success and remains a remarkable anti-war classic.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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Journey's End by R. C. Sherriff is widely acclaimed for its poignant depiction of World War I's impact on soldiers. Reviewers praise the play's emotional depth, highlighting its ability to portray the camaraderie and psychological strain faced by those in the trenches. The characters are noted for their authenticity and the play is often described as a compelling, honest, and moving account of warfare's harsh realities.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141183268

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 October 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 79g

Pages: 96

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics R. C. Sherriff Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

R.C. Sherriff (1896-1975) served as a captain in the East Surrey regiment during the First World War and subsequently tried his hand at writing. Following rejection by many theatre managements, Journey's End was given a single performance by the Incorporated Stage Society, in which Lawrence Olivier took the lead role. The play's enormous success enabled Sherriff to become a full-time writer. He is remembered for his plays, the screenplays for the films The Invisible Man (1933), Goodbye Mr Chips (1933) and The Dam Busters (1955), and the novel The Hopkins Manuscript (1939).