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Set in 4th century BC Syria, the story opens with a mysterious woman in tattered clothing, bearing the marks of suffering. As she approaches a village, her appearance incites suspicion among the locals, leading them to hurl rocks at her. The violent confrontation leaves her seemingly lifeless on the ground, raising questions about her past and the villagers' fears. This poignant scene sets the stage for exploring themes of isolation, judgment, and the human condition in a historical context.
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The Lost Army, Valerio Massimo Manfredi
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- The Lost Army
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Valerio Massimo Manfredi
- Publisher
- Pan
- Publisher
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 434
- ISBN13
- 9781447276678
- Category
- Historical prose
- Description
- Set in 4th century BC Syria, the story opens with a mysterious woman in tattered clothing, bearing the marks of suffering. As she approaches a village, her appearance incites suspicion among the locals, leading them to hurl rocks at her. The violent confrontation leaves her seemingly lifeless on the ground, raising questions about her past and the villagers' fears. This poignant scene sets the stage for exploring themes of isolation, judgment, and the human condition in a historical context.