La Bataille by Claude Farrère

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Author Farrère, Claude, 1876-1957
Illustrator Fouqueray, Charles, 1869-1956
Title La Bataille
Credits Produced by Madeleine Fournier.
Summary "La Bataille" by Claude Farrère is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricacies of the Russo-Japanese War, presenting a narrative that intertwines history and fiction to explore themes of honor, tradition, and cultural clash through its characters, including the Japanese marquis Yorisaka and the French painter Jean-François Felze. At the start of the novel, Jean-François Felze arrives at the home of the marquis Yorisaka in Japan, where he is to paint a portrait of the marquise. The contrast between traditional Japanese elements and Western influences is immediately evident as Felze navigates the beautifully decorated but Europeanized home. As he interacts with the marquise, questions of identity and cultural change arise, highlighting the societal shifts occurring during this period. The initial scenes set the tone for a complex exploration of personal and national identities against the backdrop of a world at war, promising a blend of philosophical dialogue and vivid cultural observations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 -- Fiction
Subject French fiction -- 20th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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