The Victims’ Return (1918)

The Victims’ Return (1918)

Noelle Roger

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120341679
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The Victims������� Return is a novel written by Noelle Roger and first published in 1918. The story is set in the aftermath of World War I and follows the lives of several characters who have been affected by the war. The novel explores the themes of loss, grief, and trauma, as well as the challenges of rebuilding a shattered society.The story begins with the return of soldiers from the front lines, many of whom are physically and emotionally scarred by their experiences. Among them is the protagonist, Jack, who is struggling to adjust to civilian life after being wounded in battle. He finds solace in his relationship with a young woman named Anne, who is also dealing with the loss of her brother in the war.As the novel progresses, we meet other characters who have been affected by the war in different ways. There is a young widow who is struggling to raise her children alone, a doctor who is haunted by the memories of treating wounded soldiers, and a wealthy businessman who is trying to navigate the post-war economy.Throughout the novel, the characters grapple with their grief and try to find a way to move forward. They also confront the harsh realities of a society that has been forever changed by the war. The novel offers a poignant and insightful look at the human cost of war and the challenges of rebuilding in its aftermath.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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