The Old Calvary is a novel by Frederic Manning that tells the story of a young soldier's experiences during World War I. The book follows the protagonist, Private Bourne, as he navigates the horrors of trench warfare and grapples with his own mortality. Through vivid descriptions of battle scenes and introspective musings on the nature of humanity, Manning creates a powerful portrait of the devastating effects of war on both individuals and society as a whole.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1930 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Symbolism