Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 196 Kreisler, Fritz 1875 1962 Kreisler, F. (Fritz) Four Weeks in the Trenches: The War Story of a Violinist "Four Weeks in the Trenches: The War Story of a Violinist" by Fritz Kreisler is a historical account penned in the early 20th century during World War I. The book offers an intimate and personal perspective on the experiences of the author, who served as an officer in the Austrian Army, blending his life as a renowned violinist with the harsh realities of warfare. It captures the emotional and physical challenges faced by soldiers during a tumultuous time in history, revealing the human side of conflict amidst the chaos of battle. The narrative unfolds through Kreisler's reflections on his time at the front, detailing the mobilization of troops, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the act of battling against overwhelming odds. It recounts critical moments such as the excitement of initial mobilization, the trials of forced marches, the harrowing first encounters with enemy fire, and the mutual respect and unexpected humanity shared between opposing soldiers. Kreisler emphasizes the psychological aspects of war, from fear and resilience to the moments of levity amidst tragedy. Ultimately, the account serves not only as a memoir of his military experience but also as a poignant reminder of the indescribable impact that war has on individuals and humanity as a whole. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Austrian D501 Text World War I Category: Biographies Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 107635 2025-08-05T05:58:09.195155 text/html 107455 2025-01-12T21:26:59.283856 text/html 121440 2025-08-05T05:58:15.006158 application/epub+zip 120280 2025-08-05T05:58:12.495141 application/epub+zip 144594 2004-02-05T00:23:22 image/jpeg 113652 2004-02-05T00:23:16 image/jpeg 105504 2004-02-05T00:23:08 image/jpeg 54277 2004-02-05T00:23:36 image/jpeg 66736 2004-02-05T00:23:50 image/jpeg 95534 2004-02-05T00:23:30 image/jpeg 106591 2004-02-05T00:23:58 image/jpeg 52256 2004-02-05T00:23:42 image/jpeg 94453 2025-08-05T05:58:11.312167 application/epub+zip 300919 2025-08-05T05:58:16.859133 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 292971 2025-08-05T05:58:14.290189 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 188222 2022-09-05T11:00:51.848646 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 97553 2025-08-05T05:58:08.964181 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 77716 2024-10-28T18:20:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 98802 2020-12-23T06:40:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 24673 2025-08-05T05:58:16.990110 application/rdf+xml 19950 2025-08-05T05:58:11.811165 image/jpeg 4482 2025-08-05T05:58:11.563163 image/jpeg 37661 2020-12-23T06:40:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 120427 2025-08-05T05:58:09.205162 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia