The Complete Brigadier Gerard Stories
The Complete Brigadier Gerard Stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, published by Canongate Books in 2010, is a collection of 387 pages written in English. This edition presents a series of historical short stories that blend elements of comedy and tragedy, exploring the complexities of war and military life during Napoleon’s era. The stories feature Brigadier Etienne Gerard, a character who embodies both heroism and humor, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous Europe.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of narratives that capture the essence of historical fiction, highlighting the interactions between dedicated followers of Napoleon and the nationalisms that arose during this period. The stories delve into themes of pathos and irony, offering a unique perspective on the sublime and the ridiculous aspects of war. This collection stands as a significant contribution to the genre, showcasing Conan Doyle’s ability to weave engaging tales that resonate with both historical and literary significance.
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“Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Brigadier Gerard stories surely constitute the finest series of historical short stories in literature, mingling the comedy and the tragedy, the pathos and the irony, or, in Napoleon’s phrase, the sublime and the ridiculous. It is Napoleon and his Europe, his dedicated followers and the awakened nationalisms of the peoples they enraged, possessing our minds in savage realism and enrapturing romance. And in Brigadier Etienne Gerard, Arthur Conan Doyle created a hero worthy to take his place in the great line stretching from Homer’s Odysseus to George MacDonald Fraser’s Flashman, nearest of all perhaps to Stevenson’s Allan Breck and Wodehouse’s Bertie Wooster.”–Provided by publisher.
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