Officer Harry Feversham leaves his military position right before an
important battle to the disappointment of his three closest friends and
the woman he loves. Appalled by his decision, they each gift him with
one striking symbol--a white feather. A young British soldier, Harry
Feversham, suddenly resigns from his post and leaves his regiment. He is
quickly overcome with shame as he receives four feathers, which signify
his cowardice. Three are from his peers Captain Trench, Lieutenant
Castleton and Lieutenant Willoughby, and one is from his fiancée, Ethne
Eustace. Driven by guilt, Harry participates in various heroic acts to
regain his honor and return their feathers.The Four Feathers is one of
A.E.W. Mason's most famous works. It explores the unbearable weight of
status and reputation in a world driven by strict codes. It has been
adapted multiple times for television and film. The most notable version
was the 2002 feature starring Oscar-winner Heath Ledger as Harry. With
an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this
edition of The Four Feathers is both modern and readable.