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Memoirs of an Infantry Officer

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Memoirs of an Infantry Officer - Paperback is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.


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A poignant and deeply personal fictionalized account of Sassoon’s experiences during World War I, this novel was first published in 1930, and serves as the second installment in Sassoon’s ‘George Sherston’ trilogy, with George Sherston acting as Sassoon’s alter ego. The narrative spans from the spring of 1916 to the summer of 1917, detailing Sherston’s journey from the trenches to his convalescence and eventual outspoken objection to the war. Through Sherston’s experiences, Sassoon critiques the war and the societal structures that perpetuate it, highlighting the chasm between the reality of the trenches and the public’s perception. The novel’s depiction of Sherston’s moral and psychological struggle against the war’s injustices makes it a significant anti-war statement and a classic of war literature. Critically acclaimed upon its release, the novel was lauded for its authenticity, emotional depth, and literary merit. It has since been recognized as one of the most important books about the First World War, offering future generations a vivid, personal account of the conflict’s brutality and the profound impact it had on those who lived through it.

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