This trilogy spanning World War II, based in part on Evelyn Waugh's own experiences as an army officer, is the author's surpassing achievement as a novelist. Its central character is Guy

Sword of Honor
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<div>This trilogy spanning World War II, based in part on Evelyn Waugh's own experiences as an army officer, is the author's surpassing achievement as a novelist. Its central character is Guy Crouchback, head of an ancient but decayed Catholic family, who at first discovers new purpose in the challenge to defend Christian values against Nazi barbarism, but then gradually finds the complexities and cruelties of war overwhelming. Though often somber, <i>Sword of Honor</i> is also a brilliant comedy, peopled by the fantastic figures so familiar from Waugh's early satires. The deepest pleasures these novels afford come from observing a great satiric writer employ his gifts with extraordinary subtlety, delicacy, and human feeling, for purposes that are ultimately anything but satiric.</div><div> <i>Sword of Honor</i> comprises the three acclaimed novels <i>Men at Arms, Officers and Gentlemen, </i>and<i> Unconditional Surrender.</i></div>
Country USA
Brand Back Bay Books
Manufacturer Back Bay Books
Binding Paperback
PartNumber 9780316216692
Model 9780316216692
Height 8.25
Length 5.5
Weight 1.4991433816
Width 1.5
ReleaseDate 2012-12-11
NumberOfItems 1

Sword of Honor