"Cupid in Africa" by Percival Christopher Wren unveils the journey of Bertram Greene, a young man grappling with conflicting desires during the Great War. Torn between his family's esteemed military background and his passion for intellectual endeavors, Bertram faces the trials of becoming an officer stationed in India and assigned to Africa. The story examines central ideas of obligation, self-discovery, and the clash between external expectations and internal longings, with the narrative highlighting Major Hugh Walsingham Greene's disappointment in his son's artistic tendencies. Bertram's preparation for his military assignment is marked by uncertainty and apprehension, hinting at a deep exploration of individual development amidst the harsh realities of conflict.
Cupid in Africa
By Percival Christopher Wren
A young man confronts family expectations and the brutal realities of war as he seeks his place in a world demanding both strength and intellect.
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About the AuthorPercival Christopher Wren was an English writer, mostly of adventure fiction. He is remembered best for Beau Geste, a much-filmed book of 1924, involving the French Foreign Legion in North Africa. This was one of 33 novels and short story collections that he wrote, mostly dealing with colonial soldiering in Africa.
Percival Christopher Wren was an English writer, mostly of adventure fiction. He is remembered best for Beau Geste, a much-filmed book of 1924, involving the French Foreign Legion in North Africa. This was one of 33 novels and short story collections that he wrote, mostly dealing with colonial soldiering in Africa.
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