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The Supreme Surrender

- A Novel (1901)

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The Supreme Surrender is a novel written by Alfred Maurice Low and first published in 1901. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Philip, who is torn between his love for a woman named Margaret and his duty to his country. Philip is a soldier in the British army and is sent to India to fight in the Boer War. While in India, he meets Margaret, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Philip and Margaret fall deeply in love, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Philip is already engaged to another woman. As the war rages on, Philip is forced to confront the realities of battle and the toll it takes on him and his fellow soldiers. He begins to question the morality of war and wonders if he is fighting for the right reasons. Meanwhile, Margaret becomes increasingly involved in the Indian independence movement, which puts her at odds with Philip's loyalty to the British Empire. The Supreme Surrender is a gripping tale of love, duty, and the struggle to find one's place in a changing world. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in India during the Boer War and explores themes of colonialism, nationalism, and personal identity. With its richly drawn characters and compelling plot, this novel is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165117048
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 346
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x18 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 463 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 17. december 2024
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The Supreme Surrender is a novel written by Alfred Maurice Low and first published in 1901. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Philip, who is torn between his love for a woman named Margaret and his duty to his country. Philip is a soldier in the British army and is sent to India to fight in the Boer War. While in India, he meets Margaret, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Philip and Margaret fall deeply in love, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Philip is already engaged to another woman. As the war rages on, Philip is forced to confront the realities of battle and the toll it takes on him and his fellow soldiers. He begins to question the morality of war and wonders if he is fighting for the right reasons. Meanwhile, Margaret becomes increasingly involved in the Indian independence movement, which puts her at odds with Philip's loyalty to the British Empire. The Supreme Surrender is a gripping tale of love, duty, and the struggle to find one's place in a changing world. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in India during the Boer War and explores themes of colonialism, nationalism, and personal identity. With its richly drawn characters and compelling plot, this novel is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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