War by Pierre Loti
"War" by Pierre Loti is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work offers a poignant reflection on the devastating impact of World War I, using Loti's own experiences and observations to convey the horror and complexity of war. The narrative begins with Loti's feelings of insignificance as a naval officer, grappling with being sidelined while his compatriots face the frontlines. At the start of the book, we are
introduced to Captain Julien Viaud, also known as Pierre Loti, as he writes a desperate letter to the Minister of Marine expressing his longing to be more involved in the war effort. This sentiment is quickly followed by a harrowing description of Belgian refugees arriving in France, depicting their distress as they flee from German violence. The opening chapters emphasize the stark contrast between the mundane and the chaotic backdrop of war, highlighting the emotional turmoil of both soldiers and civilians amidst the onset of conflict. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of heroism, loss, and the profound human cost of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923 |
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| Translator | Laurie, Marjorie |
| LoC No. | 17018154 |
| Title | War |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35211 |
| Release Date | Feb 8, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 164 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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