La 628-E8 by Octave Mirbeau
"La 628-E8" by Octave Mirbeau is a fictional travelogue written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows the writer's experiences and reflections during an automobile journey across France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany, exploring not only the landscape but also the complex social dynamics and personal thoughts that arise throughout the trip. The book captures the intersection of modernity and tradition, as well as the author's commentary on progress and humanity. The
opening of the work sets the stage for a journey that is both literal and metaphorical. The narrator expresses deep admiration for the automobile, which symbolizes freedom and exploration, allowing him to traverse diverse regions and interact with various people. He recounts a memorable stop in the town of Poligny, where he enjoys engaging conversations with local farmers who exhibit curiosity about the new technology while reflecting on their aspirations for education and social progress. The tone is contemplative, weaving together personal anecdotes and philosophical musings, highlighting the transformative power of travel and technology in understanding cultural identity and human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mirbeau, Octave, 1848-1917 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 08003435 |
| Title |
La 628-E8 Comprenant en annexe le chapitre intégral "Balzac" |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_628-E8 Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_628-E8 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Le départ -- Bruxelles -- Chez les Belges -- Anvers -- En Hollande -- La faune des routes -- Bords du Rhin. |
| Credits |
Produced by Laura Natal Rodriguez and Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (back online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 |
| Subject | Europe -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Automobile travel -- Europe |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54528 |
| Release Date | Apr 10, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 590 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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