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The Wars is a 1977 novel by Timothy Findley that follows Robert Ross, a nineteen-year-old Canadian who enlists in World War I after the death of his beloved older sister in an attempt to escape both his grief and the social norms of oppressive Edwardian society.
The Wars is a novel about a Canadian soldier named Robert Ross who fights in World War I and faces trauma, guilt, and disillusionment. The novel explores the effects of the war on Robert, his family, and society through flashbacks, interviews, and symbolism.
The Wars is a 1977 novel by Timothy Findley about the experiences of a young Canadian officer in World War I. Findley dedicated the novel to his uncle, Thomas Irving Findley, who fought in the First World War and survived.
- Timothy Findley
Jan 1, 1977 · Robert Ross, a sensitive nineteen-year-old Canadian officer, goes to war - the War to End All Wars. He finds himself in the nightmare world of trench warfare; of mud and smoke, of chlorine gas and rotting corpses.
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- Timothy Findley
The Wars study guide contains a biography of Timothy Findley, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Best summary PDF, themes, and quotes. More books than SparkNotes.
- Timothy Findley
Feb 1, 2021 · Robert Ross, a sensitive nineteen-year-old Canadian officer, went to war -- the War to End All Wars. He found himself in the nightmare world of trench warfare, of mud and smoke, of chlorine gas and rotting corpses.
The Wars is a historical fiction and metafiction hybrid that follows Robert Ross, a Canadian officer who fights in the First World War. The novel explores his experiences, relationships, and trauma through different narrative perspectives and historical sources.
