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Paths of Glory (Penguin Classics),Used
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The antiwar masterpiece that became an iconic motion picturenow with a foreword by the creator of the acclaimed HBO(tm) series The WireFamiliar to many as the Stanley Kubrick film starring Kirk Douglas, Paths of Glory explores the perilous complications involved in what nations demand of their soldiers in wartime. Humphrey Cobb's protagonists are Frenchmen during the First World War whose nightmare in the trenches takes a new and terrible turn when they are ordered to assault a German position deemed all but invulnerable. When the attack fails, an inquiry into allegations of cowardice indicts a small handful of lowerranked scapegoats whose trial exposes the farce of ordering ordinary men to risk their lives in an impossible cause. A chilling portrait of injustice, this novel offers insight into the tragedies of war in any age.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Paths of Glory'? A: 'Paths of Glory' explores the themes of injustice and the moral complexities of war, focusing on the pressures soldiers face from their nations and the consequences of their actions in combat.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Paths of Glory'? A: The author of 'Paths of Glory' is Humphrey Cobb.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Paths of Glory' was published on June 29, 2010.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Paths of Glory'? A: 'Paths of Glory' has a total of 224 pages.
- Q: What edition of 'Paths of Glory' is available? A: This book is available in its first edition.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: 'Paths of Glory' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Paths of Glory' suitable for readers interested in environmental economics? A: 'Paths of Glory' is categorized under Environmental Economics, but it primarily focuses on the moral implications of war rather than environmental issues.
- Q: What can readers expect from the foreword of this book? A: The foreword is written by the creator of the acclaimed HBO series 'The Wire', providing additional context and insights into the themes of the book.
- Q: Is 'Paths of Glory' a standalone book or part of a series? A: 'Paths of Glory' is a standalone novel and not part of a series.
- Q: What genre does 'Paths of Glory' belong to? A: 'Paths of Glory' is classified as a classic anti-war novel and falls under the literature and fiction genres.