Latzko, Andreas 1876-1943 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Men in War" by Andreas Latzko is a poignant novel written during the late 19th century, focusing on the grim realities of warfare. The book explores the mental and emotional toll of war on soldiers, set against the backdrop of a small Austrian town during a tumultuous period of conflict. Through its vivid descriptions and character-driven narrative, the work addresses themes of suffering, loss, and the cruelty of war, ultimately questioning the constructs of heroism and duty. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to a war hospital garden, where life continues indifferently as the horrors of the battlefield rage nearby. The juxtaposition of normalcy and war is striking, as children play and women converse while injured soldiers are brought in, creating a chilling atmosphere of resignation. Among these characters are men who represent various responses to war; some show bravado, while others are deeply traumatized. Notably, a musician, now a soldier, struggles with the psychological scars of combat, emphasizing the profound disillusionment felt by those sent to fight. The opening portion intricately establishes the setting and tone, foreshadowing the moral dilemmas and heartbreaking realities that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Off to war -- Baptism of fire -- The victor -- My comrade -- A hero's death -- Home again. Release date is 2005-07-01 Release Date: July, 2005 [EBook #8440] This file was first posted on July 10, 2003 Last Updated: May 10, 2013 Text file produced by Eric Eldred, Tonya Allen, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading HTML file produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction War stories, German -- Translations into English PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8440 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8440 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133221.0 8440