The Man Without a Country by Edward Everett Hale

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Author Hale, Edward Everett, 1822-1909
Title The Man Without a Country
Note Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Kurt A. T. Bodling, Pennsylvania, USA
Summary "The Man Without a Country" by Edward Everett Hale is a fictional novella written during the mid-19th century, specifically in the late 1800s. This poignant work explores themes of patriotism, regret, and identity, revolving around the concept of belonging to a nation. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the story illustrates the profound consequences of disloyalty to one's country. The narrative follows the tragic tale of Lieutenant Philip Nolan, who, in a fit of anger during a court-martial, curses the United States and wishes he may never hear its name again. As a punishment, he is sentenced to live the rest of his life at sea, never hearing about his homeland or seeing it again. Throughout his decades of exile, Nolan grapples with his decision and the loneliness that accompanies his punishment. As he watches the world change from afar, he becomes a man who yearns for a country he can no longer claim. Ultimately, the story serves as a powerful meditation on the importance of national loyalty and the deep love and sorrow associated with losing one's homeland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Sea stories
Subject Soldiers -- Fiction
Subject Stateless persons -- Fiction
Subject Exiles -- Fiction
Subject Burr Conspiracy, 1805-1807 -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 16493
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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