Relieved by Frederic Manning (1930)
"Relieved" is a novel by Frederic Manning that tells the story of a young soldier's experiences during World War I. The book follows Private Bourne, an Australian soldier who enlists in the British Army and finds himself on the front lines of battle. Through his eyes, we see the horrors of war and the toll it takes on both body and mind. Despite its grim subject matter, "Relieved" is a powerful and moving work that has been praised for its realism and emotional depth.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1930 · Genre: War Fiction, Poetry, Psychological Fiction · 142 words
First lines
FOR S. J. KIMM
We are weary and silent, There is only the rhythm of marching feet; Tho' we move tranced, we keep it As clock-work toys.
But each man is alone in this multitude; We know not the world in which we move, Seeing not the dawn, earth pale and shadowy, Level lands of tenuous grays and greens; For our eye-balls have been seared with fire.
Only we have our secret thoughts, Our sense floats out from us, delicately apprehensive, To the very fringes of our being, Where light drowns.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1930 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: War Fiction, Poetry, Psychological Fiction, Modernist Literature
- Length: 142 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- War Fiction — The themes and setting revolve around the experiences of soldiers, capturing the psychological and physical impacts of war.
- Poetry — The writing style is lyrical and poetic, with a focus on rhythm and imagery.
- Psychological Fiction — The narrative delves into the inner thoughts and emotional states of the characters, exploring their mental landscapes.
- Modernist Literature — The work exhibits characteristics of modernist literature, such as fragmented narrative and a focus on subjective experience.
Tags
war · soldiers · friendship · loss · camaraderie · survival · grief · trauma · battlefield · humanity · sacrifice · identity