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The Return of the Soldier
EAN : 9791041849529
Édition papier
EAN : 9791041849529
Paru le : 3 août 2023
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- EAN13 : 9791041849529
- Réf. fournisseur : 300439
- Date Parution : 3 août 2023
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 118
- Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:7 mm
- Poids : 164gr
- Résumé : "The Return of the Soldier" by Rebecca West explores the psychological and emotional turmoil experienced by a soldier, Chris Baldry, who returns home from World War I suffering from amnesia. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of Jenny, Chris's cousin, who witnesses the impact of his condition on his wife, Kitty, and the unexpected reappearance of Margaret Grey, a woman from Chris's past. Chris's memory loss erases the last fifteen years of his life, including his marriage to Kitty, and instead, he believes himself to be in love with Margaret, whom he knew before the war. This creates a tense and emotional conflict as Kitty struggles with feelings of betrayal and loss, while Margaret is drawn back into Chris's life, representing a simpler, more innocent time. The novel delves into themes of memory, identity, and the ravages of war on personal relationships. As Chris grapples with his fragmented identity, the women around him must confront their own desires and the reality of their relationships with him. The story poignantly examines the intersection of past and present, and the enduring evolution of love and memory.
