The Waterloo Veteran
The story revolves around a veteran of the Battle of Waterloo who recounts his experiences to a young boy. The veteran's narrative takes the reader through the events leading up to the battle, the brutal fighting itself, and its aftermath. Through the veteran's eyes, the novel explores themes of war, sacrifice, and the human cost of conflict.
By Edward William Thomson · First published 1893 · Genre: Historical Fiction, War Fiction, Drama · 2,336 words
First lines
Is Waterloo a dead word to you? the name of a plain of battle, no more? Or do you see, on a space of rising ground, the little long-coated man with marble features, and unquenchable eyes that pierce through rolling smoke to where the relics of the old Guard of France stagger and rally and reach fiercely again up the hill of St. Jean toward the squares, set, torn, red, re-formed, stubborn, mangled, victorious beneath the unflinching will of him behind there, -- the Iron Duke of England?
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The Waterloo Veteran is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edward William Thomson, dated 1893 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edward William Thomson
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, War Fiction, Drama, Adventure, Literary Fiction
- Length: 2,336 words
- Structure: 1 section, 38 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The plot revolves around events and characters from the historical Battle of Waterloo.
- War Fiction — The narrative focuses on the experiences and aftermath of war for the protagonist.
- Drama — The story delves into the emotional and psychological struggles of the characters.
- Adventure — The protagonist's journey and experiences are filled with action and challenges.
Tags
Historical Fiction · War Story · Napoleonic Wars · Waterloo Battle · Veteran's Tale · Canadian Literature · 19th Century Novel · Military History · Soldier's Life · Battle Scars · War Injuries · Psychological Trauma