Sydney Loch

The Straits Impregnable (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

As a young soldier in the battlefields of Gallipoli, Sydney Loch witnessed the horror of war first-hand. On his return to Australia he detailed what he saw in his book, the Straits Impregnable. Hoping to avoid military censorship, his publishers dubbed Sydney''s book a novel. But as the war ground on and the numbers of casualties grew, the publisher inserted a note saying the story was factual. the book, which had enjoyed huge literary acclaim, was immediately withdrawn from sale by the censors.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
• Seitenzahl: 175
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Januar 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783968655840
• Artikelnr.: 60952476

Autorenporträt

Sydney Loch was born in Ealing in 1888 and emigrated to Australia in 1905. Known for work that reflects a deep engagement with the human experience during times of conflict, Loch drew on personal history as an Anzac veteran to produce writing that blends lived reality with thoughtful reflection. The work often focuses on the challenges of war, contrasting the peace of ordinary life with the harshness of military duty and the moral complexities that arise in moments of crisis. Attention is given to the bonds formed between people through shared hardship and the resilience that grows in the face of adversity. The writing encourages readers to consider the lasting effects of sacrifice, courage, and perseverance, while offering insight into the emotional and physical toll of war. Loch's ability to balance personal narrative with broader observation invites reflection on responsibility, endurance, and the transformative impact of difficult choices. This thoughtful approach has contributed to a lasting legacy in literature on war and its consequences.