Fair Stood The Wind For France
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Fair Stood the Wind For France.
I think Fair Stood the Wind For France has a lot to offer a modern day audience even though its first publication was in 1944. The reader can learn a lot about the effects of war and life in France during the war from reading the novel. It has many strengths which include strong characters, realistic settings and vivid atmosphere. However I think its main strength is its descriptive writing which creates interest for readers of any era.
Throughout the book H.E. Bates uses a consistent structure which is reflected by the circularity of the plot. The book starts and finishes with vivid pictures of the French scenery. The first chapter begins by describing the mountains and setting the scene...