The Middle Parts of Fortune: Somme and Ancre

Name: The Middle Parts of Fortune: Somme and Ancre
Author: Frederic Manning

The Middle Parts of Fortune: Somme and Ancre is a novel by Frederic Manning, first published in 1929. It is a semi-autobiographical account of Manning's experiences as a soldier in the British Army during World War I. The novel follows the story of Private Bourne, a young man who joins the British Army in 1916 and is sent to the Somme and Ancre battlefields in France. Through Bourne's eyes, the reader is exposed to the horrors of war, as well as the camaraderie and courage of the soldiers. The novel is a powerful and moving account of the physical and psychological effects of war on the individual. The novel is divided into three parts. The first part follows Bourne's journey to the front lines and his introduction to the realities of war. The second part focuses on the battle of the Somme, and the third part follows the battle of Ancre. Throughout the novel, Manning conveys the physical and psychological effects of war on the individual, as well as the courage and resilience of the soldiers. The Middle Parts of Fortune: Somme and Ancre is a powerful and moving account of the horrors of war and the courage of the soldiers who fought in it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in World War I or the effects of war on the individual.

By Frederic Manning · First published 1916 · Genre: Historical Fiction, War Fiction, Realism · 18 chapters · 105,484 words

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-"By my troth, I care not; a man can die but once; we owe God a death. and let it go which way it will, he that dies this year is quit for the next." -SHAKESPEARE

The darkness was increasing rapidly, as the whole sky had clouded, and threatened thunder. There was still some desultory shelling. When the relief had taken over from them, they set off to return to their original line as best they could. Bourne, who was beaten to the wide, gradually dropped behind, and in trying to keep the others in sight missed his footing and fell into a shellhole.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Frederic Manning
Date: 1916 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, War Fiction, Realism
Length: 105,484 words
Structure: 18 chapters, 3,398 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The Middle Parts of Fortune: Somme and Ancre is a semi-autobiographical novel by Frederic Manning, based on his experiences in World War I. It is set in the trenches of the Somme and Ancre rivers in France and follows the lives of a group of British soldiers.
War Fiction — The novel focuses on the experiences of a group of British soldiers during World War I, and the themes of war, death, and survival are prominent throughout the book.
Realism — The Middle Parts of Fortune: Somme and Ancre is written in a realistic style, with vivid descriptions of the horrors of war and the psychological effects it has on the soldiers.