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Frederick Manning

    This author is recognized for his profound depiction of ordinary soldiers' lives in the trenches, captured in his war memoirs. His work stands out for its raw realism and deep understanding of camaraderie and humanity amidst extreme violence. Initially establishing himself as a respected, though lesser-known, poet and critic, he later authored a war novel hailed for its exceptional and timeless portrayal of men at war.

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    Eidola
    The Middle Parts of Fortune
    • 2020

      Eidola

      • 56 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, the narrative explores themes of identity and the complexities of human relationships. The characters navigate their intertwined lives, revealing deep emotional struggles and societal challenges. Manning's prose captures the nuances of their experiences, offering a poignant reflection on the search for meaning and connection in a rapidly changing world. This reproduction of the original work invites readers to engage with its rich character development and thought-provoking insights.

      Eidola
    • 2014

      The Middle Parts of Fortune

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.9(31)Add rating

      The honesty with which he wrote about the horror, the boredom, and the futility of war inspired Ernest Hemingway to read the novel every year, 'to remember how things really were so that I will never lie to myself nor to anyone else about them.

      The Middle Parts of Fortune