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The Man Without a Country
Hardcover
Classic FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025412214
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 134
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Man Without a Country is a powerful and enduring masterpiece of American fiction that explores the profound themes of patriotism, identity, and the consequences of one's actions. Written by Edward Everett Hale during the American Civil War, this poignant novella tells the tragic story of Philip Nolan, a young army officer who, in a moment of reckless passion during his trial for treason, declares that he never wishes to hear the name of the United States again.
Sentenced to live out the remainder of his days aboard naval vessels, Nolan is strictly forbidden from ever receiving news of his homeland or even hearing its name mentioned. As decades pass, his initial bitterness transforms into a heartbreaking longing for the country he abandoned. Through the eyes of an anonymous narrator, readers witness Nolan's evolution from a defiant rebel to a man consumed by the realization of what he has lost. The Man Without a Country serves as a stirring allegory about the vital importance of national belonging and remains a cornerstone of American literary heritage, challenging readers to reflect on the true meaning of loyalty and the heavy burden of exile.
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