That V.C by Andrew Barton Paterson
The V.C., written by Andrew Barton Paterson, is a novel that tells the story of a young man named Vivian Connaughton and his experiences during World War I. The book follows Vivian's journey from his home in Australia to the battlefields of Europe, where he faces numerous challenges and struggles. Throughout the novel, Paterson explores themes of patriotism, duty, and the human cost of war.
By Andrew Barton Paterson · First published 1914 · Genre: Historical, Action and adventure, War · 396 words
First lines
'Twas in the days of front attack, This glorious truth we'd yet to learn it -- That every 'front' had got a back, And French was just the man to turn it.
A wounded soldier on the ground Was lying hid behind a hummock; He proved the good old proverb sound -- An army travels on its stomach.
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That V.C is listed on Textopian as a short story by Andrew Barton Paterson, dated 1914 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Andrew Barton Paterson
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical, Action and adventure, War
- Length: 396 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Historical — The work presents fictionalized accounts of real historical events and characters during the Victoria Cross.
- Action and adventure — The narrative depicts fast-paced events with physical feats, expeditions and confrontations.
- War — The plot revolves around the Victoria Cross, a military decoration, which implies a war setting.
Tags
Australian literature · war fiction · soldiers' stories · Victorian era · historical fiction · adventure novel · military history · British Empire · colonialism · patriotism · nationalism · coming of age