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Laurie Lee
ISBN 9780241953297
Rs. 798
Penguin Modern Classics
A Moment of War
Who it's for: Readers of war memoirs and literary autobiography
"A Modern Classics Moment of War" by Laurie Lee is the powerful and harrowing final book in his acclaimed autobiographical trilogy, following "Cider with Rosie" and "As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning." This gripping memoir chronicles Lee's firsthand experiences as a young English volunteer who journeyed to Spain to fight for the Republican cause during the tumultuous Spanish Civil War. From braving isolated, storm-swept mountains to being mistakenly imprisoned and nearly executed by his own side before eventually joining the International Brigade, Lee's account offers an unvarnished look at the realities of a doomed conflict.Why You Should Read? Gain a unique, intimate perspective on the Spanish Civil War through the eyes of a young, idealistic volunteer. Experience a classic of war literature, crafted with the poetic sensibility of a celebrated author. Explore themes of idealism, disillusionment, and the brutal, often absurd, realities of conflict and survival. Complete Laurie Lee's iconic autobiographical trilogy with this poignant and unflinching conclusion.
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- Final book in Laurie Lee's acclaimed autobiographical trilogy
- Firsthand account of the Spanish Civil War as a young volunteer
- Describes crossing storm-swept mountains and imprisonment by his own side
- Joins the International Brigade in a doomed conflict
- Written with the poetic sensibility of a celebrated author
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Is this book part of a series?
Yes, it is the final book in Laurie Lee's autobiographical trilogy, following 'Cider with Rosie' and 'As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning.'
What is the book about?
It chronicles Lee's experiences as a young English volunteer who went to Spain to fight for the Republican side in the Spanish Civil War, including his journey across the mountains, imprisonment, and joining the International Brigade.
What makes this book unique?
It offers a firsthand, unvarnished perspective on the Spanish Civil War from a young idealistic volunteer, written with the poetic style of a celebrated author.
What themes does the book explore?
It explores themes of idealism, disillusionment, and the brutal realities of conflict and survival.




