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The Jesting Army

The Jesting Army

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General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1025755057
ISBN13: 9781025755052
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.81
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Jesting Army is a compelling and poignant novel of the Great War, written by the acclaimed author Ernest Raymond. Following the lives of British soldiers across various theaters of conflict-from the blistering heat of Egypt and the disastrous shores of Gallipoli to the muddy trenches of the Western Front-this work captures the unique blend of tragedy and humor that defined a generation of servicemen. Unlike many somber accounts of the era, Raymond's narrative emphasizes the jesting spirit of the troops, exploring how wit and camaraderie served as vital shields against the overwhelming bleakness of industrial warfare.

Through vivid characterizations and deeply felt prose, the story provides an intimate look at the psychological and physical journey of the infantryman. It highlights the transformation of ordinary civilians into seasoned soldiers, bound together by a shared fate and an unbreakable sense of duty. As a significant piece of interwar literature, The Jesting Army stands as both a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit and a masterful depiction of one of history's most profound global struggles. Readers of military history and classic fiction will find this a moving exploration of the bonds forged in the heat of battle.

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