The Dark Fire (1918)

By W. J. (Walter James) Turner

""The Dark Fire"" is a novel written by W. J. Turner and originally published in 1918. The story takes place in England during World War I and follows the life of a young man named Peter Graham. Peter is a poet who is drafted into the army and sent to fight in the trenches. While in the trenches, Peter meets a fellow soldier named John who becomes his closest friend. Together they experience the horrors of war and witness the destruction it causes. As the war comes to an end, Peter returns home to find that he is unable to write poetry anymore. He struggles to come to terms with his experiences in the war and the loss of his friend John. Peter also falls in love with a woman named Margaret, but their relationship is complicated by his emotional struggles. Throughout the novel, Turner explores themes of war, love, loss, and the human condition. He vividly portrays the physical and emotional toll of war on soldiers and civilians alike. ""The Dark Fire"" is a powerful and moving novel that offers a poignant reflection on the impact of war on individuals and society as a whole.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164081934
• ISBN13: 9781164081937
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"