Isbn: 9781332744411 - shadow-shapes: the journal of a wounded woman, october 1918-may 1919 (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a poignant and personal look at the experience of war-time Paris, not from the perspective of a soldier on the front lines, but from that of a civilian caught in the whirlwind of events. The author, a nurse working with wounded soldiers, meticulously records her own injuries and subsequent recovery, providing a visceral account of the physical and emotional toll of war. The book also offers a nuanced and insightful look at the way war transforms the lives of ordinary people, capturing the disillusionment and psychological dislocation of the Armistice period. The author observes the profound ways in which war disrupts not only individual lives but also the very fabric of society, as she encounters French civilians and American soldiers grappling with the devastation and uncertainties of their world. This captivating narrative reminds us of the lasting impact of war, not only on those who fight but also on those who live through its aftermath. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …