The Middle Parts Of Fortune Somme And Ancre 1916 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161470833)

""The Middle Parts of Fortune: Somme and Ancre 1916"" is a novel written by Frederic Manning. The book is set during World War I and follows the experiences of a British soldier named Bourne as he fights in the trenches on the Western Front. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of life in the trenches and the horrors of war, as well as its use of realistic dialogue and language. The title of the book comes from a quote by the Duke of Wellington, who famously said that the battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton, meaning that the skills and discipline learned in school were essential for military success. Similarly, Manning suggests that the ""middle parts of fortune"" - the everyday struggles and hardships of soldiers - are what ultimately determine the outcome of war. The novel was originally published anonymously in 1929, but was later revealed to be the work of Manning. It has since become a classic of war literature and is widely regarded as one of the most realistic and powerful depictions of life in the trenches.The world seemed extraordinarily empty of men, though he knew the ground was alive with them. He was breathing with difficulty, his mouth and throat seemed to be cracking with dryness, and his water bottle was empty. Coming to a dugout, he groped his way down, feeling for the steps with his feet; a piece of Wilson canvas, hung across the passage but twisted aside, rasped his cheek; and a few steps lower his face was enveloped suddenly in the musty folds of a blanket. The dugout was empty. For the moment he collapsed there, indifferent to everything.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: Frederic Manning
ISBN-10: 1161470832
ISBN-13: 9781161470833
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 188
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.61lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.50d