Publisher's Synopsis
The Unknown Warrior is a tragic play written by Paul Raynal. The story is divided into three acts and revolves around the aftermath of World War I. The play explores the themes of loss, grief, and the futility of war.The main character of the play is a soldier who is known only as the Unknown Warrior. He is a symbol of all the soldiers who died in the war and whose bodies were never identified. The play begins with the Unknown Warrior being laid to rest in Westminster Abbey. The ceremony is attended by various dignitaries, including the King and Queen.As the play progresses, we see the impact of the war on the families of the soldiers. We meet the parents of a soldier who died in the war and witness their grief and despair. We also see the impact of the war on the soldiers who survived. They struggle to come to terms with the horrors they witnessed and the loss of their comrades.Throughout the play, there is a sense of hopelessness and despair. The characters are unable to find any meaning in the war or their losses. The play ends with the Unknown Warrior's tomb being covered with a wreath of poppies, a symbol of remembrance for all those who died in the war.Overall, The Unknown Warrior is a powerful and moving play that explores the devastating impact of war on individuals and society as a whole. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families, and the need to remember and honor their memory.1928. Raynal's three act play exposing the futility of The First World War through the eyes of a soldier. The play features three characters; a French soldier, the father and Aude, a girl of twenty.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.