An Eye for an Eye A Story of the War
Vernon Houseman’s A Eye for an Eye: A Story of the War is a gripping tale of a young man’s journey through the horrors of World War I. The story follows the life of John, a young man from a small town in England. When war breaks out, John is eager to join the fight and prove his worth. He enlists in the British Army and is sent to the front lines in France. John quickly learns the harsh realities of war. He experiences the brutality of trench warfare, the terror of gas attacks, and the tragedy of death. Despite the horrors of war, John finds strength in his comrades and courage in himself. John’s journey takes him through the battles of the Somme, Ypres, and Passchendaele. He is wounded in battle and sent to a hospital in England. While recovering, John meets a young nurse named Mary, who helps him to heal and find hope in the midst of despair. John eventually returns to the front lines and is determined to fight for his country and avenge the death of his friends. He is determined to take an eye for an eye and fight for justice. A Eye for an Eye is a powerful story of courage, friendship, and love in the midst of war. It is a story of hope in the face of despair and a reminder of the power of the human spirit.
By Vernon Houseman · First published 1900 · Genre: Historical Fiction, War Fiction, Adventure Fiction · 2,964 words
First lines
-"If that is true," said Commandant Meintjes, as he reined up his horse in the shadow of a small copse of scrubby mimosa and thorn, "the Lord hath surely delivered this foolish man into our hands."
-"Ay, it's true enough; for that I'll vouch," said a man on his right, "for did I not hear it with my own ears when scouting round Mooidorp yesterday? Two of the rooinek officers were talking in the stable in which I had hidden myself, and one said that if the trooper sent up from headquarters with despatches managed to get through he would arrive to-morrow. That would be to-day. And--"
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An Eye for an Eye A Story of the War is listed on Textopian as a short story by Vernon Houseman, dated 1900 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Vernon Houseman
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, War Fiction, Adventure Fiction, Romance Fiction
- Length: 2,964 words
- Structure: 1 section, 99 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The title and author suggest that the book is a story of the war, which implies a historical setting.
- War Fiction — The title and author suggest that the book is a story of the war, which implies a focus on war-related themes and plot points.
- Adventure Fiction — The title implies a story of action and adventure, which is often associated with war fiction.
- Romance Fiction — The title implies a story of love and relationships, which is often associated with war fiction.
Tags
war · revenge · conflict · survival · courage · loss · betrayal · heroism · sacrifice · history · drama · military