The Combatants: An Allegory (1848)
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ISBN10: 1165764083
ISBN13: 9781165764082
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.28 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165764082
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.28 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Combatants: An Allegory is a book written by Edward Monro in 1848. It is a work of fiction that uses allegory to explore the themes of war, power, and human nature. The story is set in a mythical land where two armies, the Reds and the Blues, are engaged in a long and brutal war. The Reds are led by the powerful and ruthless King Red, while the Blues are led by the wise and just King Blue. The two sides are evenly matched, and the war seems to have no end in sight.The story follows the experiences of two soldiers, Tom and Jack, who are on opposite sides of the conflict. Tom is a Red soldier who is fiercely loyal to his king and believes in the righteousness of his cause. Jack is a Blue soldier who is more skeptical of the war and its aims. As the story progresses, both Tom and Jack are forced to confront the realities of war and the toll it takes on both the combatants and the civilians caught in the crossfire.Through the allegory of the Reds and Blues, Monro explores the complexities of war and the human condition. He delves into themes such as the corrupting influence of power, the destructive nature of conflict, and the importance of empathy and compassion. The Combatants: An Allegory is a thought-provoking and engaging work that offers a unique perspective on the nature of war and its impact on society.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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