A feature film version of The Wars was released in 1983. The film was directed by Robin Phillips from a screenplay written by Findley, and starred Brent Carver as Robert Ross.
The novel has also been adapted for the stage by Dennis Garnhum.[11] It premiered at Theatre Calgary in September 2007.[11]
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The Question and Answer section for The Wars is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
The novel concerns itself with a number of different "wars". First, there is the obvious literal war of World War I. However, domestic disputes also factor into the title. Both the Ross and d'Orsey families experience problems at home while the...
Mrs. Ross insists that Robert be the one to kill them because Robert loved Rowena.
Captain Villiers cannot speak due to damage to his vocal chords from a fire. He eventually dies from his injuries.
