Shiloh A Novel
Shiloh A Novel by Shelby Foote, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on April 9, 1991, is a fictional re-creation of the battle of Shiloh, which took place in April 1862. This edition, comprising 240 pages, presents an imaginative exploration of a pivotal moment in American history, focusing on the experiences of both Union and Confederate troops as they navigate the chaos of battle near Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of the conflict, capturing not only the strategic movements of soldiers but also the emotional landscapes of the individuals involved. Through the perspectives of officers and foot soldiers alike, Shiloh delves into the complexities of heroism and cowardice, creating a dramatic mosaic that reflects the human cost of war. The narrative immerses readers in the atmosphere of the battlefield, complete with the haze of gun smoke and the haunting expressions of those caught in the turmoil, making it a significant contribution to the literary and historical discourse surrounding the Civil War.
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This fictional re-creation of the battle of Shiloh in April 1862 is a stunning work of imaginative history, from Shelby Foote, beloved historian of the Civil War. Shiloh conveys not only the bloody choreography of Union and Confederate troops through the woods near Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee, but the inner movements of the combatants’ hearts and minds. Through the eyes of officers and illiterate foot soldiers, heroes and cowards, Shiloh creates a dramatic mosaic of a critical moment in the making of America, complete to the haze of gunsmoke and the stunned expression in the eyes of dying men.
Shiloh, which was hailed by The New York Times as “imaginative, powerful, filled with precise visual details…a brilliant book” fulfills the standard set by Shelby Foote’s monumental three-part chronical of the Civil War.
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