Publisher's Synopsis
The Middle Parts of Fortune: Somme and Ancre 1916 is a novel by Frederic Manning, first published in 1929. The book is a fictionalized account of Manning's experiences as a soldier in the British Army during World War I. The novel follows the story of Bourne, a private in the trenches of the Western Front, as he struggles to survive the brutal realities of war. The book is known for its vivid and realistic portrayal of life in the trenches, and its unflinching depiction of the horrors of war. The Middle Parts of Fortune is considered a classic of World War I literature, and is widely regarded as one of the most important works to come out of the war.The world seemed extraordinarily empty of men, though he knew the ground was alive with them. He was breathing with difficulty, his mouth and throat seemed to be cracking with dryness, and his water bottle was empty. Coming to a dugout, he groped his way down, feeling for the steps with his feet; a piece of Wilson canvas, hung across the passage but twisted aside, rasped his cheek; and a few steps lower his face was enveloped suddenly in the musty folds of a blanket. The dugout was empty. For the moment he collapsed there, indifferent to everything.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
