Under Fire: A Play Of Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow In Three Acts (1918)

By Roi Cooper Megrue

Book Overview

Under Fire is a play written by Roi Cooper Megrue and first published in 1918. The play is divided into three acts and explores the themes of war, love, and sacrifice. The story is set during World War I and follows the lives of three soldiers, Bob, Jim, and Tom, who are fighting together in the trenches. The play delves into the psychological effects of war on the soldiers and their relationships with each other.As the war rages on, the soldiers are forced to confront their own mortality and the sacrifices they have made for their country. They also struggle with their feelings for the women they have left behind and the fear of never seeing them again. The play highlights the emotional toll of war on both soldiers and civilians and the importance of love and human connection in times of crisis.Under Fire is a powerful and thought-provoking play that explores the timeless themes of war and love. Megrue's writing is both poignant and insightful, and the play remains relevant today as we continue to grapple with 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: 1163936154
• ISBN13: 9781163936153
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"