The Wingless Victory: A Play in Three Acts (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162780962)

""The Wingless Victory"" is a play written by Maxwell Anderson, originally published in 1936. The story takes place during World War I and centers around a group of soldiers who are stationed in France. The play explores themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and the human cost of war.The main character is a young soldier named Robert, who is determined to prove his worth and bravery to his fellow soldiers. He is also in love with a nurse named Margaret, who is stationed at a nearby hospital. As the war rages on, Robert and his comrades face numerous challenges and obstacles, including a deadly gas attack and the loss of several of their fellow soldiers.Throughout the play, Anderson examines the psychological toll of war on the soldiers and the impact it has on their relationships with each other and with the people they love. He also explores the idea of heroism and what it means to be a true hero.Overall, ""The Wingless Victory"" is a powerful and thought-provoking play that delves deep into the human experience of war. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers and audiences today.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: Maxwell Anderson
ISBN-10: 1162780967
ISBN-13: 9781162780962
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 140
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d