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Journal's End
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General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025764207
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Journal's End a Novel is a poignant and starkly realistic exploration of the psychological and physical toll of trench warfare during World War I. Co-authored by R.C. Sherriff and Vernon Bartlett, this narrative work offers an expanded view of the harrowing experiences faced by soldiers on the Western Front, capturing the claustrophobic tension of life in the dugouts near Saint-Quentin.
The story centers on a small company of British officers as they prepare for a looming enemy offensive. Led by the weary Captain Stanhope, the characters grapple with the crushing weight of responsibility, the fear of the unknown, and the coping mechanisms-from dark humor to heavy drinking-used to survive the mental strain of combat. The prose meticulously details the daily rhythms of military life, contrasting the silence of the waiting period with the chaotic violence of the battlefield.
Focusing on themes of duty, camaraderie, and the devastating impact of modern conflict on the human soul, Journal's End a Novel remains a significant piece of war literature. It provides a timeless look at the courage and fragility of men pushed to their absolute limits, serving as a powerful tribute to those who served during the Great War.
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