02282cam a22003013u 4500 65907 UtSlPG 20260610134524.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Gibbs, Philip, 1877-1962 Wounded Souls Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-07-24 Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Wounded Souls" by Philip Gibbs is a historical novel written in the early 20th century, reflecting on the aftermath of World War I. The narrative focuses on the experiences of war correspondents and soldiers as they enter liberated Lille, revealing the deep emotional scars left by years of conflict. The protagonist, Wickham Brand, is particularly highlighted, grappling with the trauma of war amidst the chaos of burgeoning peace. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the poignant atmosphere of Lille on the day of its liberation from German occupation. Through Brand's eyes, we witness the mixture of joy and bitterness among the townspeople, who have endured years of suffering. Encounters with various characters—including the American doctor "Daddy" Small, the French liaison officer Pierre Nesle, and the resilient local Madame Chéri—paint a vivid picture of the psychological and emotional repercussions of war on individuals and society. Brand's introspections and interactions reveal his struggles with the concept of victory, morality, and the lingering effects of hatred, setting the tone for a deeply human exploration of a world striving to heal from its wounds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65907 106729 106729