Marching Men (1917)

Marching Men is a novel written by Sherwood Anderson and published in 1917. The book tells the story of a group of young men from the Midwest who join the army and go off to fight in World War I. The main character, David, is a sensitive and introspective young man who struggles to find his place in the world. He is drawn to the army as a way to escape his mundane life and to prove his worth to himself and others. As David and his comrades march off to war, they are filled with a mix of excitement, fear, and uncertainty. They encounter brutal conditions on the front lines, including mud, gas attacks, and constant danger. Through it all, David and his fellow soldiers must grapple with the harsh realities of war and the toll it takes on their bodies and minds. The novel explores themes of masculinity, patriotism, and the impact of war on individuals and society. Anderson's writing style is spare and direct, capturing the gritty reality of life in the trenches. Marching Men is a powerful and thought-provoking work that offers a glimpse into the lives of young men caught up in the chaos of war.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.