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Lonely Warrior

Lonely Warrior

By: Claude Washburn
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In Lonely Warrior, an idealistic American enlists to fight in The Great War, only to return home forever changed. This powerful novel delves into his life as he grapples with a hard-boiled cynicism and deep disillusionment, feeling disconnected from his family, job, and fiancée. Outraged by the horrors of war, he finds solace in apathy, embodying the struggles of countless veterans who feel lost and isolated in a rapidly changing world. This poignant tale captures the essence of their battles to readjust and find hope amidst despair. “It is a great book.” – William Allen White “It has moments of rare vividness and power.” – Philadelphia Record (Lee Smalley)Copyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction Science Social Sciences World
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  • 027 - Chapter 24

    027 - Chapter 24
    Feb 22 2026
    In Lonely Warrior, an idealistic American enlists to fight in The Great War, only to return home forever changed. This powerful novel delves into his life as he grapples with a hard-boiled cynicism and deep disillusionment, feeling disconnected from his family, job, and fiancée. Outraged by the horrors of war, he finds solace in apathy, embodying the struggles of countless veterans who feel lost and isolated in a rapidly changing world. This poignant tale captures the essence of their battles to readjust and find hope amidst despair. “It is a great book.” – William Allen White “It has moments of rare vividness and power.” – Philadelphia Record (Lee Smalley)
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