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Set against the backdrop of World War I, the narrative follows a British army officer reflecting on his idyllic youth as a member of the rural gentry, captivated by horses, cricket, and fox-hunting. This charming story offers a glimpse into Victorian England, blending nostalgia with the realities of war. Recognized for its literary merit, it received the Huntington Prize in 1928, highlighting its significance in capturing the essence of a bygone era.
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Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting Man, Siegfried Sassoon
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- Released
- 2001
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Siegfried Sassoon
- Publisher
- Simon Publications, LLC
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 388
- ISBN13
- 9781931541701
- Series
- Sherston Trilogy
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Wars, 20th century, British Literature, World War I (1914–1918)
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
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- Set against the backdrop of World War I, the narrative follows a British army officer reflecting on his idyllic youth as a member of the rural gentry, captivated by horses, cricket, and fox-hunting. This charming story offers a glimpse into Victorian England, blending nostalgia with the realities of war. Recognized for its literary merit, it received the Huntington Prize in 1928, highlighting its significance in capturing the essence of a bygone era.