Sassoon's Long Journey: An Illustrated Selection From Siegfried Sassoon's The Complete Memoirs Of George Sherston
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable , ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
This compelling volume presents a curated selection from Siegfried Sassoon's seminal The Complete Memoirs of George Sherston, offering a poignant window into the author's transformative experiences during World War I. Paul Fussell, a distinguished scholar of the Great War, illuminates Sassoon's journey through the trenches and his subsequent disillusionment with a critical eye. The narrative chronicles the profound psychological impact of conflict, detailing the evolution of a soldier's perspective from patriotic fervor to outspoken pacifism. Through vivid prose and insightful commentary, this edition illustrates the enduring power of Sassoon's literary legacy and its vital contribution to understanding the human cost of war. It argues for the continued relevance of his work in shaping our collective memory of the twentieth century's defining conflict.
Author: Siegfried Sassoon
Format: Hardback
Published: 1983, Giniger and Faber and Faber
Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable , ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
This compelling volume presents a curated selection from Siegfried Sassoon's seminal The Complete Memoirs of George Sherston, offering a poignant window into the author's transformative experiences during World War I. Paul Fussell, a distinguished scholar of the Great War, illuminates Sassoon's journey through the trenches and his subsequent disillusionment with a critical eye. The narrative chronicles the profound psychological impact of conflict, detailing the evolution of a soldier's perspective from patriotic fervor to outspoken pacifism. Through vivid prose and insightful commentary, this edition illustrates the enduring power of Sassoon's literary legacy and its vital contribution to understanding the human cost of war. It argues for the continued relevance of his work in shaping our collective memory of the twentieth century's defining conflict.