The Peacemaker (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. An Interwar British Political Allegory of Pacifist Hope, Domestic Strain, and the Tyranny of Enforced PeaceBy C. S. Forester
Length8h 30m
About this audiobook
The Peacemaker is one of C. S. Forester's sharp interwar political fictions, a novel that examines the seductive paradox of enforcing peace by means that may themselves become tyrannical. Written in Forester's characteristically lucid, unsentimental prose, it combines the tension of a thriller with the moral pressure of a philosophical fable. Its context is the Europe of disarmament conferences, pacifist hope, and gathering authoritarian menace, making the book both topical and disturbingly durable. Forester, born Cecil Louis Troughton Smith, was already developing the disciplined narrative intelligence that would later distinguish the Hornblower novels and The African Queen. His early career as a journalist and novelist sharpened his interest in public institutions, military systems, and private conscience under strain. Living through the aftermath of the First World War and writing as another conflict became imaginable, he was unusually alert to the instability beneath civilized rhetoric. This book is recommended to readers interested in political allegory, interwar literature, and the ethical ambiguities of power. It rewards those who value economical storytelling joined to serious reflection on war, peace, and human fallibility.
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.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- 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
GenreGeneral Fiction, Mystery and Thriller
Length8 hrs 30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Peacemaker (Annotated)
9CHAPTER IV
2Introduction
10CHAPTER V
3Synopsis
11CHAPTER VI
4Historical Context
12CHAPTER VII
5Author Biography
13CHAPTER VIII
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6CHAPTER I
14Analysis
7CHAPTER II
15Reflection
8CHAPTER III
16Memorable Quotes
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