Death of a Hero

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Set against the backdrop of war, this 1929 novel serves as a poignant literary response, reflecting the author's critical perspective on heroism. The narrative challenges the glorification of a celebrated war figure, stirring controversy upon its release. After relocating to the United States in 1942, the author shifted to biographies, but this particular work remains notable for its incisive critique of a man still honored as a hero.