Memoirs of an Infantry Officer (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A World War I Memoir of the Western Front, Moral Dissent, War Trauma, and ConscienceBy Siegfried Sassoon
Length9h 56m
About this audiobook
Memoirs of an Infantry Officer, the second volume of Siegfried Sassoon's semi-autobiographical Sherston trilogy, follows George Sherston from convalescence back to the Western Front and toward his moral revolt against the war. Written in lucid, restrained prose, the book transforms trench experience into a work of irony, memory, and ethical scrutiny. Its quiet pastoral undertones and precise social observation place it within the major literature of the First World War, beside both memoir and modernist testimony. Sassoon was not merely an observer of the conflict but one of its most paradoxical participants: a decorated officer of conspicuous courage who became an outspoken critic of the war's continuation. His 1917 protest, hospitalization at Craiglockhart, and friendships with figures such as Robert Graves and Wilfred Owen shaped his understanding of poetry, trauma, and public duty. These experiences inform the book's tension between military loyalty and moral dissent. This is essential reading for those interested in war literature, autobiography, and the ethical responsibilities of witness. Readers will find not melodrama, but a disciplined, humane account of disillusionment, courage, and conscience.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure, Literary Classics
Length9 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 3, 2023
LanguageEnglish
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