Description
A Midnight Clear by William Wharton is a haunting and deeply human novel set during the closing days of World War II. The story follows a group of young American soldiers stationed in a remote French forest, tasked with establishing an observation post. Isolated from the larger conflict, the soldiers encounter a group of German troops who propose an unexpected truce. As the two sides navigate this fragile peace, bonds form, and the horrors of war recede temporarily—until the precarious situation unravels in tragedy. Wharton’s evocative prose captures the innocence, camaraderie, and devastating loss experienced by soldiers in wartime. The novel examines themes of morality, humanity, and the senselessness of war, leaving readers with a poignant reflection on the cost of conflict.
- Pages: 264
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- Genre: War story
- ISBN: 9786226983716
- Persian Title: کتاب نیمه شبی آرام اثر ویلیام وارتن