Valhalla's Verdict
Valhalla's Verdict is a novel by Gilbert Frankau that tells the story of a group of British soldiers who are captured and held in a German prisoner-of-war camp during World War II. The book explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and survival as the characters struggle to maintain their humanity in the face of extreme adversity.
By Gilbert Frankau · First published 1936 · Genre: War Poetry, Epic Poetry, Mythological Fiction · 451 words
First lines
It heard the Song of the Gunner-Dead die out to a sullen roar: But Nakéd Truth said never a word; and Eye peered down no more.
For Eye had seen; and Truth had judged. and It might not pass the Door!
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Valhalla's Verdict is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gilbert Frankau, dated 1936 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gilbert Frankau
- Date: 1936 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: War Poetry, Epic Poetry, Mythological Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Allegory
- Length: 451 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- War Poetry — The text features themes of battle, death, and the afterlife, common in war poetry.
- Epic Poetry — The narrative style and grand themes of heroism and disgrace align with epic poetry.
- Mythological Fiction — References to Norse mythology, such as Thor and Valhalla, suggest mythological elements.
- Psychological Fiction — Explores themes of guilt, cowardice, and judgment, indicative of psychological fiction.
Tags
mythology · Norse · adventure · fantasy · warriors · afterlife · epic · heroism · conflict · destiny · legends · courage