The Killer Angels (Masterplots II: American Fiction Series, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Michael Shaara
- First Published: 1974
- Type of Plot: War
- Time of Work: June 29, 1863-July 4, 1863
- Setting: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and environs
- Principal Characters: Robert E. Lee, James Longstreet, Lewis Armistead, John Buford, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
- Genres: Long fiction, War fiction
- Subjects: History, Nineteenth century, Civil War, Military life or service, Battles
- Locales: Gettysburg, PA
The Novel
The Killer Angels tells of the Battle of Gettysburg, the turning point of the Civil War. The novel has four parts: the armies’ convergence on Gettysburg; the first day of fighting, when Confederates push the Union forces back but fail to drive them from superior defensive positions; the second day, when the Confederates attempt to surprise and overwhelm the Union left; and the third day, highlighted by Pickett’s Charge against the Union center. On June 29, Robert E. Lee’s invading army is widely divided, living off the wealth of Pennsylvania. No one with...
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