Marching Men (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419132537)

Marching Men is a novel written by American author Sherwood Anderson, first published in 1917. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of a group of young men from a small town in the Midwest who join the army to fight in World War I. The main character is a young man named David Gerhardt, who is disillusioned with his life in the small town and sees the army as a way to escape and find purpose. Along with his friends, he undergoes rigorous training and eventually finds himself on the front lines of the war. Throughout the novel, Anderson explores themes of masculinity, patriotism, and the impact of war on individuals and society. He also delves into the inner thoughts and emotions of the characters, highlighting their struggles with fear, doubt, and the harsh realities of war. Marching Men is considered a classic of American literature and is often cited as one of the first novels to depict the experiences of soldiers in World War I. Anderson's vivid descriptions and powerful storytelling make this a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of war or the human experience.It is evening and the people of Chicago go home from work. Clatter, clatter, clatter, go the heels on the hard pavements, jaws wag, the wind blows and dirt drifts and sifts through the masses of the people. Every one has dirty ears. The stench in the street cars is horrible. The antiquated bridges over the rivers are packed with people. The suburban trains going away south and west are cheaply constructed and dangerous. A people calling itself great and living in a city also called great go to their houses a mere disorderly mass of humans cheaply equipped. Everything is cheap. When the people get home to their houses they sit on cheap chairs before cheap tables and eat cheap food.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Sherwood Anderson
ISBN-10: 1419132539
ISBN-13: 9781419132537
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 120
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.25d