The Man who was There
The Man who was There by Wright Morris, published by U of Nebraska Press in 1977, is a novel that explores the complex impact of a missing World War II soldier on those who knew him. With 236 pages, this edition presents a narrative that delves into the lives of various characters connected to Agee Ward, the soldier who is ostensibly absent yet profoundly influences the people around him. The story unfolds through the perspectives of individuals such as Grandma Herkimer, Private Reagan, and others, revealing their relationships and reactions to Agee’s absence.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes related to memory and presence as they navigate the lives of characters like Peter Spavic and Mrs. Krickbaum, who grapple with the reality of Agee’s disappearance. The novel invites reflection on how one person’s existence can resonate through the lives of others, even in their absence. This edition, written in English, offers a thoughtful examination of the connections between individuals and the lasting effects of loss, making it a significant addition to the realm of fiction.
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When it first appeared in 1945, this novel disconcerted a good many critics: Agee Ward, “the man who was there” of the title, ostensibly is the man who is not there–a member of the armed forces in World War II, he has been reported missing in action. Yet as we are shown various views of Agee and how he continues to affect the lives of others?among them Grandma Herkimer and Private Reagan, who knew him in boyhood; Peter Spavic and Mrs. Krickbaum, who refuse to believe that he is missing; Miss Gussie Newcomb, his landlady and (to her surprise) his heir?we come to perceive what Agee had in mind when he said “that anything really alive just went on and on.”
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