The Young Lieutenant A Story Of The Great Rebellion - Optic, Oliver
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The young lieutenant or the adventures of an army officer: A story of the great rebellion reveals how external conflict heightens the internal reckoning of character, duty, and conscience. War becomes the proving ground for integrity, where action and restraint carry equal moral weight. The protagonist's journey begins not on the battlefield but through chance encounters that lay bare the contrast between shallow bravado and genuine courage. His interaction with a boastful superior demonstrates how inflated narratives of heroism can distort values, while his immediate response to disaster…mehr

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The young lieutenant or the adventures of an army officer: A story of the great rebellion reveals how external conflict heightens the internal reckoning of character, duty, and conscience. War becomes the proving ground for integrity, where action and restraint carry equal moral weight. The protagonist's journey begins not on the battlefield but through chance encounters that lay bare the contrast between shallow bravado and genuine courage. His interaction with a boastful superior demonstrates how inflated narratives of heroism can distort values, while his immediate response to disaster reveals authentic bravery shaped not by strategy but instinct. The novel critiques self-serving ambition through these contrasts and urges readers to consider honor as a lived ethic rather than a title. Somers' compassion during crisis frames his leadership not as command but as service, suggesting that resilience in wartime also requires emotional strength and clarity of judgment. The personal and collective become inseparable as the war challenges not only survival but identity.
Autorenporträt
William Taylor Adams, better known by his pseudonym Oliver Optic, was an American author, educator, and politician. Born on July 30, 1822, in Medway, Massachusetts, Adams made significant contributions to children's literature, particularly with his popular series of novels under the pen name Oliver Optic. His works, including All Aboard (1855) and The Casket of Diamonds (1892), often focused on themes of adventure, moral lessons, and the development of character, making them popular among young readers during the 19th century. In addition to his writing career, Adams was an active member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, serving from 1869 to 1870. His background in education and his interest in promoting moral and intellectual development in young people influenced much of his writing, which emphasized discipline, perseverance, and the importance of education. Adams continued to write prolifically throughout his life, contributing works such as Shamrock and Thistle and Our Standard-Bearer that explored themes of loyalty and patriotism. He passed away on March 27, 1897.