Beau Geste - Complete Series: Beau Geste Trilogy & Good Gestes Tales (eBook)

Adventure Classics

P. C. Wren (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
949 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654769000-9 (EAN)

Infos

In "Beau Geste - Complete Series: Beau Geste Trilogy & Good Gestes Tales," P. C. Wren intricately weaves a tapestry of adventure, heroism, and camaraderie against the backdrop of French foreign legion exploits. The narrative combines elements of classic adventure literature with a touch of melodrama, showcasing Wren's signature style characterized by vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue. The stories explore themes of honor, sacrifice, and the complexities of human emotion, positioning Wren's work within the early 20th-century literary context that celebrated imperial exploits and the romanticization of colonial endeavors. P. C. Wren, a British novelist with firsthand experience of North Africa, crafted this trilogy after his service in the region, greatly influencing his portrayal of the spectacular yet harsh milieu of the foreign legion. His understanding of military life and the struggles of individuals within it illuminates the characters'Äô journeys and moral dilemmas, creating a rich landscape for readers to explore the psyche of bravery and loyalty. This complete series is a must-read for enthusiasts of adventure tales and classic literature. Wren'Äôs deft storytelling and richly drawn characters invite readers to experience the thrill of the unexpected while pondering deeper philosophical questions, making it an essential addition to any literary collection.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 7.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen
• Schlagworte: 19th-century adventure • action and adventure books • adventure literature • Alexandre Dumas • British army exploits • british authors • classic fiction • colonial military fiction • desert adventure tales • Douglas Porch • Ernest Hemingway • Foreign Legion stories • Heart of Darkness • heroic journey stories • Honor and bravery • Imperial historical fiction • Jack London • Jules Verne • literary classics • Loyalty in conflict • military novels • Poetic narrative style • Rudyard Kipling • series fiction • Simon Murray • The Four Feathers • Trilogy Collection • war novels • Wren's storytelling legacy