In 'The Burning Spear: Being the Experiences of Mr. John Lavender in the Time of War' by John Galsworthy, readers are taken on a harrowing journey through the First World War as experienced by John Lavender. Galsworthy's literary style in this book is characterized by intricate storytelling and vivid descriptions of the realities of war, making the reader feel as if they are right there on the bat...