Wounded Souls (1920)

By Philip Gibbs

Book Overview

Wounded Souls is a novel written by British author Philip Gibbs and published in 1920. The story is set during World War I and follows the lives of several soldiers who have been wounded in battle and are recovering in a military hospital. The book explores the physical and emotional trauma that these soldiers have experienced and the challenges they face as they try to rebuild their lives. The main character is a young soldier named Jack, who has lost both of his legs in battle. He struggles to come to terms with his disability and the loss of his identity as a soldier. He forms a close bond with a nurse named Sister Mary, who helps him through his recovery and encourages him to find a new purpose in life.Other characters in the book include a shell-shocked soldier named Tom, who is plagued by nightmares and flashbacks, and a young officer named Captain Miles, who is struggling with guilt over the deaths of his men. The novel also explores the relationships between the soldiers and their families back home, as well as the social and political climate of the time.Wounded Souls is a poignant and insightful portrayal of the physical and emotional toll of war on soldiers and their loved ones. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1437366821
• ISBN13: 9781437366822
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"