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Sherston Trilogy Series

This series transports readers to the idyllic English countryside on the cusp of World War I. It chronicles the coming-of-age journey of a young man, contrasting youthful innocence with the encroaching complexities of the world. The narratives beautifully capture the era's atmosphere, from rural pastimes and sporting pursuits to the first stirrings of deeper melancholy. It offers a poignant reflection on a lost past and the intricate tapestry of human experience.

Sherston's Progress
Memoirs of a fox-hunting man
Memoirs of an Infantry Officer
The Complete Memoirs of George Sherston

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    Memoirs of a fox-hunting man

    • 320 pages
    • 12 hours of reading
    3.8(116)Add rating

    George Sherston develops from a shy and awkward child, through shiftless adolescence, to an officer just beginning to understand the horrors of trench warfare. The world he grows up in, of village cricket and loyal grooms, had vanished forever by the time Sassoon wrote this book, but he captures it with a lyricism and gentleness that defy nostalgia. A bestseller on publication in 1928, this superb evocation of the Edwardian age has remained in print ever since. It was the first volume of a classic trilogy, completed by Memoirs of an Infantry Officer and Sherston's Progress, that charted both the destruction of the world for which Sassoon fought, and his own emergence as one of Britain's finest war poets.

    Memoirs of a fox-hunting man
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    Sherston's Progress

    The Memoirs of George Sherston

    • 176 pages
    • 7 hours of reading
    4.0(67)Add rating

    The third volume of Siegfried Sassoon's trilogy continues the poignant exploration of George Sherston's experiences during World War I. It delves into the complexities of war, personal identity, and the impact of conflict on the human spirit. With a new introduction by historian Paul Fussell, this edition enriches the narrative by providing historical context and insights into Sassoon's literary significance. The memoir captures the essence of a soldier's journey, blending humor and tragedy in a compelling narrative.

    Sherston's Progress