The Man Without a Country
"The Man Without a Country" is a profound exploration of patriotism, identity, and the weight of one's words. This enduring classic tells the story of Philip Nolan, a young Army officer who, in a moment of anger during his trial for treason, curses his country and wishes never to hear its name again. The court grants his request, sentencing him to a life of exile at sea, where he is forbidden from receiving any news or information about the United States.
Through this poignant narrative, the work examines the deep-seated connection between an individual and their homeland. As Nolan travels from ship to ship across the globe, his journey becomes a moving meditation on the true meaning of citizenship and the spiritual isolation that follows the loss of one's national heritage. This edition, edited by John M. Foote, brings this essential piece of American literature to readers, highlighting its role as a cornerstone of moral and civic education. "The Man Without a Country" remains a powerful testament to the value of belonging and the enduring spirit of loyalty.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Customer Reviews
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
