De la mer aux Vosges by Franc-Nohain
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| Author | Franc-Nohain, 1873-1934 |
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| Illustrator | Bouroux, Paul-Adrien, 1878-1967 |
| Title | De la mer aux Vosges |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | En Alsace -- Le Chemin des Dames -- Reims -- Verdun -- La deuxième Marne -- En Belgique. |
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| Summary | "De la Mer aux Vosges" by Franc-Nohain is a collection of war recollections written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on personal experiences during World War I, focusing on the emotional and psychological landscapes faced by soldiers. Through the lens of poignant memories and vignettes, the book humanizes the war experience, offering a unique perspective on the impact of conflict. The opening of the narrative presents the author’s intent to share personal stories and observations about the war, emphasizing that these tales are not meant to be an exhaustive history but rather a collection of individual experiences. Franc-Nohain introduces the setting of Alsace, specifically the Hartmannswillerkopf, evoking a blend of fear, nostalgia, and camaraderie among soldiers. The author also touches on the poignant memories of friends lost in battle, the emotional weight of their sacrifices, and the lure of picturesque landscapes juxtaposed with the horrors of war. This reflective tone sets the stage for a series of personal anecdotes that will illuminate the complexities of life in a war-torn environment, highlighting both the beauty of nature and the brutality of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60616 |
| Release Date | Nov 2, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 59 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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