The Cruise of the Breadwinner
The Cruise of the Breadwinner by H. E. Bates is a poignant exploration of the complexities of war, published by Pollinger in Print in April 2007. This large print edition spans 92 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers around a small fishing boat, the Breadwinner, which becomes a vessel of unexpected encounters when it rescues a downed pilot during a dogfight in the Channel, revealing the stark realities of conflict.
Readers will find a nuanced depiction of the horror and humanity inherent in warfare, as the young fisherman tending to the German pilot’s wounds grapples with the realization that the enemy is not so different from himself. The story delves into themes of identity and the shared experiences of youth amidst the backdrop of war, contrasting the romanticized notions of heroism with the raw truth of survival. This edition invites readers to reflect on the personal toll of conflict, making it a significant addition to the genres of fiction and classics related to war and military themes.
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The horror and the humanity of war come too close, when a little fishing boat, the Breadwinner, rescues a pilot shot down in the Channel during a dogfight. The only trouble is, the pilot is German. As the young fisherman tends his wounds, he comes to realize that war is not exciting, and the enemy before him is just a young boy like himself – indistinguishable from the once glamorous English pilot who soon also crashes near the boat.
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