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Richard Aldington’s first novel, *Death of a Hero*, traces the arc of George Winterbourne, a young soldier who enlists in the British Expeditionary Force and is thrust into the horrors of the Western Front. As casualties mount and promotions come, Winterbourne’s optimism gives way to a deep cynicism about the war and a keen awareness of the hypocrisy and ignorance that pervade British society. Aldington, drawing on his own front‑line experiences, portrays the moral degradation of combat with stark honesty and biting satire.
First publish date: 1970
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Richard Aldington
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