The Point Of Honor: A Military Tale by Joseph Conrad

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Author Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924
Illustrator Groesbeck, Dan Sayre, 1878-1950
Title The Point Of Honor: A Military Tale
Note Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Point of Honor: A Military Tale" by Joseph Conrad is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around two lieutenants of hussars, Feraud and D'Hubert, and explores the themes of honor, dueling, and the complexities of military life amidst the backdrop of Napoleonic wars. Through their rivalry and the resulting conflicts, the story delves into the absurdities of the code of honor and the societal expectations of bravery and masculinity. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the two main characters, Lieutenant Feraud and Lieutenant D'Hubert, against a vivid historical backdrop. D'Hubert learns that his fellow officer, Feraud, has just engaged in a duel with a civilian, which brings the ire of their commanding general. In his quest to find Feraud, D'Hubert undertakes a comical search that highlights Feraud's reckless nature. The tension escalates when Feraud insists on taking offense at D'Hubert's involvement in the order of his arrest, leading to a duel between the two officers. This opening portion sets the stage for their tumultuous relationship, marked by misunderstandings and the ridiculous expectations placed upon them as military officers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
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EBook-No. 17620
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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