Project Gutenberg 2011-01-14 Public domain in the USA. 154 Bazin, René 1853 1932 Bazin, Rene The children of Alsace : $b (Les Oberlés) Produced by Hélène de Mink and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Children of Alsace" by René Bazin is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the divided region of Alsace, where the main character, Jean Oberlé, confronts the complexities of his identity and family against the backdrop of Alsace’s troubled history under German rule. The narrative delves into themes of loyalty, national identity, and the impact of political strife on familial relationships, particularly focusing on the tensions between Jean, who embodies the spirit of Alsace, and his family members who have assimilated into German society. The opening of the novel introduces us to the peaceful yet poignant landscape of Alsace through the eyes of M. Ulrich Biehler, who is returning home after a day spent in the forest. As he walks through the moonlit woods, his thoughts reflect a deep connection to the land that contrasts sharply with the reality of being a Frenchman in a German-occupied territory. We are soon introduced to Jean Oberlé, who arrives home after years of study in Germany and is determined to embrace his roots and contribute to his homeland. The dynamics in the Oberlé family are immediately apparent, with Jean's uncle, M. Ulrich, expressing pride in the young man’s dedication to his heritage, while his father, Joseph Oberlé, represents a voice of compromise with the German administration. This tension sets the stage for a compelling exploration of love for one’s land and the struggles of a family torn by conflicting allegiances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Families -- Fiction Alsace (France) -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: French Literature 488663 2025-07-14T08:52:19.924582 text/html 494877 2011-01-14T11:07:50 text/html 265673 2025-07-14T08:52:28.464496 application/epub+zip 269838 2025-07-14T08:52:22.752564 application/epub+zip 263026 2025-07-14T08:52:21.516550 application/epub+zip 478600 2025-07-14T08:52:32.724526 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 445401 2025-07-14T08:52:27.604519 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 407326 2022-09-16T06:13:01.998464 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 452979 2025-07-14T08:52:18.783602 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 452496 2011-01-14T11:07:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20291 2025-07-14T08:52:32.852472 application/rdf+xml 13763 2025-07-14T08:52:22.023562 image/jpeg 3797 2025-07-14T08:52:21.770563 image/jpeg 172670 2011-01-14T11:08:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 181835 2011-01-14T11:08:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 252557 2025-07-14T08:52:19.962557 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 fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia