The Silence of Colonel Bramble (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

André Maurois

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331244713 ISBN 13: 9780331244717

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A wry, war‑time portrait of courage, humor, and humanity from the front lines of World War I.

Andre Maurois’s The Silence of Colonel Bramble (translated from the French) follows Aurelle and a band of soldiers, priests, and officers as they navigate life in a war zone. The scenes mix dry wit, philosophical talk, and quiet acts of resolve amid shelling and routine duty. It reads like a collection of intimate, offbeat vignettes that illuminate character and camaraderie under fire.

Through lively dialogue and vivid vignettes, the book explores how people cope with danger, duty, and the oddities of war. It captures moments of levity as well as the stark realities of life on the march, in the mess, and at the front, all while offering a modern murmur of reflection about courage, tradition, and humanity.

• Character-driven scenes that blend humor, philosophy, and stubborn resilience
• Bright, brisk exchanges among officers, chaplains, and medics set against a war backdrop
• Narrative passages that mix diary-like entries with episodic vignettes
• Aurelle’s perspective on culture, politics, and the human cost of conflict

Ideal for readers who enjoy classical war stories with a witty, humane edge and a strong sense of place among soldiers, clergy, and friends at the front.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331244713
• ISBN 13: 9780331244717
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 226