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Set against the backdrop of World War I, the novel explores the passionate yet tumultuous love affair between Englishman Stephen Wraysford and Isabelle Azaire in France. As their relationship unfolds, the narrative delves into the harrowing experiences of trench warfare, juxtaposing the beauty of love with the horrors of conflict. With its blend of tragedy and sensuality, the story captures the enduring impact of war across three generations, offering a profound reflection on love's resilience amidst destruction.
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Birdsong, Sebastian Faulks
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- Released
- 1997
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- Title
- Birdsong
- Subtitle
- A Novel of Love and War
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sebastian Faulks
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 496
- ISBN13
- 9780679776819
- Series
- French Trilogy
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Love, Family, Classics, Friendship, France, Relationships, Military Fiction, Wars, 20th century, England, Theatre Plays, Adapted for Film, Loss, Fear, World War I (1914–1918), Writers, Pregnancy, Rape, Soldiers
- First published
- 1993
- Original title
- Birdsong
- Rating
- 4.1 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of World War I, the novel explores the passionate yet tumultuous love affair between Englishman Stephen Wraysford and Isabelle Azaire in France. As their relationship unfolds, the narrative delves into the harrowing experiences of trench warfare, juxtaposing the beauty of love with the horrors of conflict. With its blend of tragedy and sensuality, the story captures the enduring impact of war across three generations, offering a profound reflection on love's resilience amidst destruction.