Reaction by Frederic Manning (1927)
"Reaction" by Frederic Manning is a novel set during World War I that follows the experiences of a young British soldier named Private Bourne. The book explores themes of war, trauma, and human nature through Bourne's perspective as he navigates the horrors of trench warfare.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1927 · Genre: Poetry, War Literature, Classical Allusion · 427 words
First lines
What make you here, Aphrodite, Lady of the Golden Cymbals, Would you dance to awaken earth again As of old on Ida?
Here are no threshing-floors.
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Reaction is listed on Textopian as a short story by Frederic Manning, dated 1927 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1927 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, War Literature, Classical Allusion, Modernist Literature
- Length: 427 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as imagery, metaphor, and allusion.
- War Literature — The themes and imagery suggest a juxtaposition of beauty and the harsh realities of war, reflecting on the human condition in wartime.
- Classical Allusion — References to classical mythology, such as Aphrodite and Pan, are prevalent, indicating a strong influence of classical themes.
- Modernist Literature — The style and themes reflect modernist concerns with disillusionment and the fragmentation of experience.
Tags
war · World War I · soldiers · combat · trench warfare · human experience · survival · camaraderie · loss · trauma · grief · identity