Frederic Manning
Frederic Manning
1882 – 193510
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Manning was born in 1882 in Sydney, Australia, and whose father was a one-time mayor. Educated privately, he was thereafter sent to England to complete his studies. In the immediate pre-war years Manning established a reputation as a minor poet and critic among a small circle of intimates. With the …
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What is Frederic Manning best known for?
Frederic Manning is primarily recognized for his novel "Her Privates We," which offers a stark and realistic portrayal of life as an infantry soldier during World War I. It is considered a significant work of war literature.
Did Frederic Manning write under a pseudonym?
Frederic Manning initially published his most famous work, "Her Privates We," anonymously and in a limited private edition. It was later published under the title "The Middle Parts of Fortune" before being widely released under his own name.
What is the relationship between "Her Privates We" and "The Middle Parts of Fortune"?
"The Middle Parts of Fortune" is the original, uncensored version of Frederic Manning's World War I novel. "Her Privates We" is the expurgated version that was published for a wider audience due to its frank language.