Letters of a Soldier, 1914-1915 by Eugène Emmanuel Lemercier
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"Letters of a Soldier, 1914-1915" by Eugène Emmanuel Lemercier is a collection of poignant letters written during the early years of World War I, likely in the early 20th century. This work provides a heartfelt glimpse into the experiences and reflections of a young French painter who finds himself at the front lines of war. The letters explore his emotions, thoughts on duty, and the beauty of nature juxtaposed with the horrors
of conflict, highlighting the internal struggle of maintaining one’s artistic soul amidst the devastation of war. At the start of this collection, the writer shares his initial reflections on life at war, filled with nervous tension and a longing for home, as he describes the calm before being thrust into combat. He conveys vivid descriptions of the landscape and a heartfelt commitment to his family, signifying the gravity of sacrifice during wartime. Through his letters, we see his transition from a contemplative artist to a soldier facing the brutal realities of war, underscored by an enduring appreciation for beauty and connection to his loved ones. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lemercier, Eugène Emmanuel, 1886-1915 |
|---|---|
| Commentator | Chevrillon, André, 1864-1957 |
| Commentator | Clutton-Brock, A. (Arthur), 1868-1924 |
| LoC No. | 17020723 |
| Title | Letters of a Soldier, 1914-1915 |
| Credits |
Produced by Irma Spehar, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, French |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17316 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-17316-0 |
| Release Date | Dec 15, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 873 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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