The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
The Killer Angels is a historical novel about the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War.
Summary
The Killer Angels is a historical novel by Michael Shaara that was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1975. The novel tells the story of the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. It is narrated from the perspectives of various protagonists, including Confederate and Union generals, and a soldier. The novel focuses on the moral choices and leadership of the generals, and the courage and sacrifice of the soldiers.
Interpretation
The Killer Angels is a powerful and moving story of the courage and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg. It is a story of the moral choices and leadership of the generals, and the consequences of their decisions. It is a story of the human cost of war, and the tragedy of its aftermath.
Who is this book for?
The Killer Angels is suitable for readers aged 16 and up who are interested in historical fiction and the American Civil War.
Keywords
Historical, Fiction, American, Civil, War