Project Gutenberg 2007-10-12 Public domain in the USA. 343 Page, Thomas Nelson 1853 1922 "A Soldier Of The Empire" Produced by David Widger "A Soldier Of The Empire" by Thomas Nelson Page is a historical novella written in the late 19th century. This poignant tale explores themes of patriotism, duty, and familial bonds against the backdrop of war, highlighting the experiences of an old soldier reflecting on his life and the conflicts that define it. The book likely delves into the complexities of personal and national pride, as well as the emotional challenges faced by those involved in wartime. The narrative centers on an aging Sergeant, a veteran of past glories, who is proud of his service to the French Empire. As war breaks out anew, his son Pierre is conscripted into the army, and circumstances lead them to the battlefield together. The old Sergeant, embodying the valor of his youth, strives to guide his son and protect his honor, but Pierre's cowardice puts a strain on their relationship. Ultimately, the tale culminates in tragedy during a fierce battle, where the old man's unwavering bravery contrasts sharply with his son’s fear, leading to a heartbreaking and heroic conclusion. Through rich storytelling, Page captures the essence of sacrifice, the weight of expectations, and the harsh realities of warfare, leaving readers with a lasting impression of honor and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: French Literature 62526 2025-06-09T14:50:23.619214 text/html 57587 2013-01-18T13:14:48 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 21136 2013-01-18T13:16:02 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 95448 2025-06-09T14:50:28.979160 application/epub+zip 94232 2025-06-09T14:50:26.633168 application/epub+zip 81532 2025-06-09T14:50:25.445175 application/epub+zip 188200 2025-06-09T14:50:30.725132 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 181294 2025-06-09T14:50:28.290154 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 142642 2022-09-11T03:32:54.322703 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52479 2025-06-09T14:50:23.336184 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 52330 2007-10-12T09:54:22 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 20158 2007-10-12T09:54:22 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 52321 2007-10-12T09:54:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20141 2007-10-12T09:54:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20655 2025-06-09T14:50:30.869130 application/rdf+xml 12541 2025-06-09T14:50:26.010170 image/jpeg 3477 2025-06-09T14:50:25.725162 image/jpeg 92873 2025-06-09T14:50:23.627169 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