The Middle Parts Of Fortune

Name: The Middle Parts Of Fortune
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781921922381
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By Frederic Manning

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The Middle Parts of Fortune by Frederic Manning is a gripping novel that delves into the brutal realities of First World War trench warfare through the experiences of an Australian soldier. It offers a raw and vivid depiction of the camaraderie and struggles faced by soldiers, highlighting the emotional and psychological impacts of war. The narrative explores themes of survival, humanity, and the loss of innocence amidst the chaos of battle.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy immersive narratives that delve into the human experience of war with raw authenticity. Set during World War I, it provides a vivid depiction of soldiers' lives in the trenches, offering an unflinching look at the camaraderie and struggles faced by those in combat. Its gripping portrayal of the physical and emotional challenges makes it a compelling read for fans of historical fiction and psychological drama.

Ernest Hemingway called this breathtaking account of the Great War 'the finest and noblest book of men in war'.

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The 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.

First published anonymously in 1929 because its language was considered far too frank for public circulation, The Middle Parts of Fortune 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.

Never before published in Australia, The Middle Parts of Fortune is now recognised as a twentieth-century classic.

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The Middle Parts of Fortune by Frederic Manning is widely acclaimed for its authentic portrayal of World War I from an enlisted soldier's perspective. Critics have highlighted its enduring impact and the profound depiction of the democratic spirit among soldiers. Admirers like Ernest Hemingway and Lawrence of Arabia praised its honest and vivid recounting of war experiences, and it continues to be celebrated for its thoughtful and genuine narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921922381

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: Text Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 231g

Pages: 318

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Classic Fiction Fiction Frederic Manning General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books

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