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Wilderness: A Tale Of The Civil War

Wilderness: A Tale Of The Civil War

Warren, Robert Penn

Hardcover

General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1104837226
ISBN13: 9781104837228
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 23 2009
Pages: 322
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Wilderness: A Tale of the Civil War is a historical novel written by Robert Penn Warren. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the journey of a young Confederate soldier named Private Lucius Hutcherson. The novel takes its name from the Battle of the Wilderness, which was fought in Virginia in 1864.The story begins with Lucius leaving his family farm in Kentucky to join the Confederate army. He is eager to fight for his country and prove his worth as a soldier. As he travels to Virginia, he meets a variety of characters, including a Union soldier who becomes his friend and a young woman who captures his heart.Once Lucius arrives in Virginia, he is quickly thrown into the chaos of battle. The Battle of the Wilderness is particularly brutal, with soldiers on both sides suffering from the thick underbrush and constant gunfire. Lucius witnesses the horrors of war firsthand and struggles to stay alive.Throughout the novel, Warren explores themes of loyalty, courage, and sacrifice. He portrays the Civil War as a complex conflict that divided families and communities. The novel also delves into the psychological toll of war, as Lucius grapples with guilt, fear, and the loss of his comrades.Overall, Wilderness: A Tale of the Civil War is a powerful and moving novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in American history. Warren's vivid descriptions and compelling characters bring the war to life, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War or historical fiction.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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