War the Creator by Gelett Burgess
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"War the Creator" by Gelett Burgess is a fictional narrative written during the early 20th century, specifically set against the backdrop of World War I. This book takes a poignant and personal look at the transformation of young men thrust into the chaos of war, focusing on the main character, Georges Cucurou, a naïve boy from Toulouse who is forced to confront the brutal realities of combat. Through his experiences, the story
explores themes of heroism, loss, and the harsh lessons learned in the furnace of conflict. The narrative unfolds primarily through Georges's journey as he transitions from a youthful, carefree individual to a hardened soldier over the course of just a few months. Starting with his naive optimism during the initial days of mobilization, the account details his harrowing experiences during pivotal battles, the camaraderie with fellow soldiers like his friend François, and the heart-wrenching moments of loss and trauma. As Georges witnesses the gruesome effects of warfare, including the death of comrades and the terror of battle, he grapples with moral dilemmas and the shattering of his previous beliefs about glory in war. Ultimately, "War the Creator" presents a vivid and transformative exploration of the impact of war on the human spirit, as Georges emerges not just as a soldier, but as a fundamentally changed man. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Burgess, Gelett, 1866-1951 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 16016724 |
| Title | War the Creator |
| Credits |
Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, Eric Lehtonen, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| 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. | 54124 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-54124-2 |
| Release Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 475 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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