Publisher's Synopsis
The Wine Press: A Tale of War is a historical novel written by Alfred Noyes. The book is set during World War I and follows the story of a young British soldier named Dick, who is sent to fight in France. The novel explores the horrors of war, including the physical and emotional toll it takes on soldiers, as well as the impact it has on civilians caught in the crossfire.As Dick fights in the trenches, he becomes disillusioned with the war and begins to question its purpose. He also falls in love with a French woman named Marie, who helps him see the humanity in the enemy soldiers. However, their love is complicated by the fact that they are on opposite sides of the conflict.The novel also delves into the politics of war, including the propaganda used to justify it and the corruption that often accompanies it. Through the character of Dick, Noyes offers a critique of war and the institutions that perpetuate it.Overall, The Wine Press: A Tale of War is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the devastating effects of war on individuals and society as a whole. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of World War I or the human cost of armed conflict.1913. English poet, best known for his poems The Highwayman and The Barrel-Organ. His first volume of verse, Loom of Years, appeared in 1902. It was followed by such poems as the epic Drake and the colorful Tales of the Mermaid Tavern. Noyes wrote this long poem about a woodcutter who leaves his baby and wife to enlist after being recruited by men carrying discs of gold. The man ends up in battle where blood is coming out of him like grape juice, which is where the title Wine-Press: A Tale of War comes from. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
