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“The word is clear only to the kind who on peak or plain, from dark northern ice-fields to the hot wet jungles, through all wine and want, through lies and unfamiliar truth, dark or light, are governed by the unknown gods, and though each man knows the law, no man may give tongue to it.”

Quote by Stephen Crane

Book:Stories from the War (Annotated Edition)

Work

Stories from the War (Annotated Edition)

This annotated edition of 'Stories from the War' includes a selection of war-themed stories, accompanied by scholarly annotations that provide historical context, literary analysis, and author biographical information. The collection aims to offer readers a deeper understanding of the human experience during times of conflict. more

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Stephen Crane was a prominent American author of the late 19th century, known for his realistic style and profound portrayals of war and poverty. His most famous work, 'The Red Badge of Courage,' is considered one of the greatest war novels in American literary history. more

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