Sherston's Progress

In «Sherston's Progress,» Siegfried Sassoon continues the semi-autobiographical narrative established in his earlier works, providing an introspective exploration of a young soldier's journey through the Great War. The novel is structured as a bildungsroman, employing a conversational, almost lyrical prose style that captures the protagonist's evolution against the backdrop of a war-torn landscape. Sassoon's deft use of irony and satirical wit illuminates the disconnect between the romanticized notions of warfare and the grim reality faced by the soldiers, reflecting a broader literary movement that... Edasi