Publisher's Synopsis
Wilderness: A Tale Of The Civil War is a historical fiction novel written by Robert Penn Warren. The book is set during the American Civil War and follows the story of a young Confederate soldier named Private Lucius Hutchfield. The novel is set in the Wilderness region of Virginia, where the Confederate and Union armies engage in a series of brutal battles. Lucius is a young and inexperienced soldier who is forced to confront the harsh realities of war. He is haunted by the loss of his brother, who died fighting for the Union, and struggles to come to terms with his own beliefs and values. As Lucius fights alongside his fellow soldiers, he begins to question the reasons for the war and the principles that he is fighting for. The novel explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the moral complexities of war. Warren's vivid descriptions of the battlefield and the natural landscape of the Wilderness region provide a rich backdrop for the story. The novel also features a cast of memorable characters, including Lucius's fellow soldiers and the Union soldiers they are fighting against. Overall, Wilderness: A Tale Of The Civil War is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in American history.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.
