The Man Without a Country
by Edward Everett Haleliterary work
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"The Man Without a Country" is a short story by American writer Edward Everett Hale, first published in The Atlantic in December 1863. It is the story of a young American officer who declares himself disgusted with his country during a trial for treason, and wishes he never hears about her ever again. He is sentenced to spend the rest of his days at sea without so much as a word of news about the United States.
Adaptations (1)
The Man Without a Country was adapted into a 1917 film.
The Man Without a Country1917 · film · 60 min · dir. Ernest C. Warde · IMDb ↗IMDb6.2Convicted in a revolutionary conspiracy, a man rashly states that he wishes never again to hear the name of the United States of America. The judge grants him his wish, sentencing him to life aboard a ship always at sea, aboard with sailors under orders never to let him hear of his homeland in any way. The punishment nearly destroys him, while changing him thoroughly.
