The Burial of the Guns

The story is set in Virginia and revolves around the experiences of a group of Confederate soldiers who have returned home after the end of the Civil War. They are faced with the challenge of adjusting to the post-war world and rebuilding their lives in a defeated South.The title The Burial of the Guns refers to a symbolic act carried out by the characters in the story. As a gesture of reconciliation and acceptance of the new order they decide to bury their beloved artillery pieces rather than using them to continue the fight.The novella explores themes of loss reconciliation and the challenges of moving forward after a devastating conflict. It reflects the sentiments and struggles of many Southerners during the post-Civil War era as they grappled with the profound changes in their society and way of life.Thomas Nelson Page's writing often portrayed a romanticized version of the Old South and its culture and The Burial of the Guns is no exception. It offers a glimpse into the nostalgia and longing for the past that characterized the literature of the Southern Renaissance in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.