The Wars — by Timothy Findley

ISBN: 9780140241167

Condition: Lightly Used

Description

A powerful and unforgettable Canadian novel, The Wars by Timothy Findley explores the devastating effects of the First World War on a young soldier and the world around him.

Nineteen-year-old Robert Ross enlists in the Canadian military after the death of his beloved sister. Sent to the battlefields of Europe, he encounters the horrors of trench warfare, including mud, poison gas, death, and the destruction of human dignity. As the violence of war challenges everything he believes, Robert struggles to hold on to his humanity in a world overwhelmed by suffering.

Told through a distinctive narrative that pieces together Robert’s story, The Wars examines courage, compassion, trauma, and the terrible cost of conflict. This acclaimed Canadian novel is a compelling choice for readers interested in war literature, historical fiction, and thought-provoking stories about the human experience.

Why You’ll Love This Book

• An acclaimed novel by award-winning Canadian author Timothy Findley.

• A vivid portrayal of the First World War and trench warfare.

• Explores humanity, courage, trauma, and the consequences of violence.

• Uses an unusual narrative structure that gradually reveals the central character’s story.

• A significant work of Canadian literature, suitable for readers of literary and historical fiction.

Book Details

• Author: Timothy Findley

• Audience: Adult

• Genre: Fiction / Canadian Literature / Historical Fiction / War Fiction / Literary Fiction

• Series: Standalone

• Publisher: Penguin Canada

• Published: 1996

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: 218

Condition Notes

Light shelf wear; intact binding; clean pages; no major tears, stains, or writing.