Summary of Birdsong

Birdsong is a novel by Sebastian Faulks, set in both World War I France and modern-day England. It tells the story of Stephen Wraysford, a British soldier who goes to France in search of a new life. In France, he falls in love with a married woman, Isabelle, and the two of them experience a passionate affair. The novel follows Stephen’s life through his experiences in the war, his love for Isabelle, and his struggles to come to terms with the horrors of the war. The novel also follows his granddaughter Elizabeth in modern-day England, as she attempts to uncover the secrets of Stephen’s past. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the devastating effects of war.