The Man Without a Country

In "The Man Without a Country," Edward Everett Hale tells the poignant tale of American Army lieutenant Philip Nolan, who finds himself embroiled in a treason trial linked to Aaron Burr in 1807. In a moment of despair, Nolan renounces his country, declaring he never wishes to hear about the United States again. This powerful narrative explores themes of patriotism and identity during the tumultuous period of the Civil War.