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Exploring his early life through a semi-autobiographical lens, the narrative features a protagonist named George Sherston, a reflection of Sassoon himself. The story is inspired by a wartime incident involving a fox, intertwining themes of nostalgia and the contrast between peaceful pastimes like hunting and the harsh realities of war. Sassoon's transition from poetry to prose is marked by a deep introspection of his formative years, capturing the essence of his experiences before the turmoil of World War I.
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Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man, Siegfried Sassoon
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- Released
- 2024
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Siegfried Sassoon
- Publisher
- Ancient Wisdom Publications
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 226
- ISBN13
- 9781957990774
- Series
- Sherston Trilogy
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Wars, 20th century, British Literature, World War I (1914–1918)
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring his early life through a semi-autobiographical lens, the narrative features a protagonist named George Sherston, a reflection of Sassoon himself. The story is inspired by a wartime incident involving a fox, intertwining themes of nostalgia and the contrast between peaceful pastimes like hunting and the harsh realities of war. Sassoon's transition from poetry to prose is marked by a deep introspection of his formative years, capturing the essence of his experiences before the turmoil of World War I.