The Deserter, And Other Stories A Book Of Two Wars (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789354759680)

A stark, humane window into the cost of conflict. The Deserter, And Other Stories gathers a weighty suite of war-driven moral questions that still speak to readers today. This collection - a cornerstone of nineteenth century america, and a civil war era america lens - gathers american short stories that probe desertion themes in war, the civilian perspective in war, and the quiet ethical dilemmas that sit at the heart of military life. Frederic's historical fiction collection offers lucid, accessible prose that blends literary reverence with modern reading energy, inviting casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike into a compelling dialogue about duty, loyalty, and conscience. With careful restoration for today's audiences, Alpha Editions presents more than a reprint: a collector's item and a cultural treasure, preserved for future generations. The stories illuminate war's human texture, balancing vivid scene with reflective nuance, and they stand as an enduring marker in american war fiction classics and civil war era literature. They also function beautifully as for classroom study and academic reading material, offering rich material for discussion on war morality, social perception, and the shifting fabric of american life across the nineteenth century. A resonant, essential addition to any war stories collection, this volume honours its past while inviting readers to reconsider conflict through intimate, civilian, and historically grounded voices.

Author: Harold Frederic
ISBN-10: 9354759688
ISBN-13: 9789354759680
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 07/05/2021
Pages: 168
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d