The Vast Army: An Allegory (1847)
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ISBN10: 1104406470
ISBN13: 9781104406479
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104406479
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Vast Army: An Allegory is a novel written by Edward Monro and published in 1847. The book is an allegory, which means that it uses symbolic characters, events, and settings to convey a deeper meaning. In this case, the story is about a vast army that represents the different aspects of human nature and society.The book begins with the arrival of the army in a peaceful and prosperous land. The army is made up of various groups, each with its own distinct characteristics and motivations. There are soldiers who are brave and honorable, but also those who are cruel and selfish. There are leaders who are wise and just, but also those who are corrupt and power-hungry.As the story unfolds, the army begins to take over the land, and the peaceful inhabitants are forced to flee or submit to the army's rule. The allegory explores themes of power, corruption, and the struggle between good and evil.Throughout the book, Monro uses vivid imagery and poetic language to create a vivid and engaging story. The characters are complex and well-developed, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged until the very end.Overall, The Vast Army: An Allegory is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores timeless themes of human nature and society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in allegory, literature, or philosophy.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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