La guerre injuste: lettres d'un Espagnol by Armando Palacio Valdés
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"La guerre injuste: lettres d'un Espagnol" by Armando Palacio Valdés is a collection of letters written in the early 20th century. The text reveals Valdés's reflections on the moral and political implications of World War I, revealing his thoughts on justice and the wartime spirit of France. The author’s perspective as a Spanish observer provides insights into the emotional landscape of that era, as he grapples with his stance in a world
engulfed in conflict. The opening portion of the work begins with a preface that introduces Armando Palacio Valdés, emphasizing his status as a notable Spanish novelist and attaching his reflections to the ongoing war in Europe. He addresses the task of examining the French spirit during these tumultuous times, driven by a moral obligation rather than personal gain or preference. As he contemplates war, Valdés recalls the harrowing echoes of conflict—historically and personally—and expresses solidarity with France, distinguishing between rational support based on justice and the motivations behind various pro-war sentiments prevalent in Spain. He delves into the social chaos, highlighting a sense of urgency in responding to the war's realities while examining the complex feelings spurred by nationalism and the responsibilities of conscience amidst global upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Palacio Valdés, Armando, 1853-1938 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Glorget, Albert |
| Title | La guerre injuste: lettres d'un Espagnol |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- France |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39016 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39016-1 |
| Release Date | Feb 29, 2012 |
| Last Update | May 6, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 653 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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