"Corporal Sam and Other Stories" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a compilation of short narratives set in the past, largely focused on military conflicts, that examines duty, selflessness, and the range of human feelings. The initial tale, "Corporal Sam," centers on a young soldier named Corporal Sam Vicary during the San Sebastian war, who is coming to terms with the brutal truths of war. Sergeant David Wilkes and Corporal Vicary are introduced as they come down from Mount Olia, thoughtful about what just took place there. As the story sets the stage for an attack, it demonstrates comradeship as the characters share their concerns for family members and others. The mindful corporal shows compassion for innocent people, setting up the story to examine the significance and morality of war. The author blends detail, conversation, and historical setting to pull readers into the heart of the soldier's life and the price of war.
Corporal Sam and Other Stories
By Arthur Quiller-Couch
Amidst the chaos of a historical war, an introspective young soldier must reconcile his empathy for innocents with the harsh realities of his duty.
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About the AuthorSir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch was a British writer who published using the pseudonym Q. Although a prolific novelist, he is remembered mainly for the monumental publication The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250–1900 and for his literary criticism. He influenced many who never met him, including American writer Helene Hanff, author of 84, Charing Cross Road and its sequel, Q's Legacy. His The Oxford Book of English Verse was a favourite of John Mortimer's fictional character Horace Rumpole.
Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch was a British writer who published using the pseudonym Q. Although a prolific novelist, he is remembered mainly for the monumental publication The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250–1900 and for his literary criticism. He influenced many who never met him, including American writer Helene Hanff, author of 84, Charing Cross Road and its sequel, Q's Legacy. His The Oxford Book of English Verse was a favourite of John Mortimer's fictional character Horace Rumpole.
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