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LoC No.: 17018154
Title: War
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Kosker 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.)
Summary: "War" by Pierre Loti is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work offers a poignant reflection on the devastating impact of World War I, using Loti's own experiences and observations to convey the horror and complexity of war. The narrative begins with Loti's feelings of insignificance as a naval officer, grappling with being sidelined while his compatriots face the frontlines. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Captain Julien Viaud, also known as Pierre Loti, as he writes a desperate letter to the Minister of Marine expressing his longing to be more involved in the war effort. This sentiment is quickly followed by a harrowing description of Belgian refugees arriving in France, depicting their distress as they flee from German violence. The opening chapters emphasize the stark contrast between the mundane and the chaotic backdrop of war, highlighting the emotional turmoil of both soldiers and civilians amidst the onset of conflict. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of heroism, loss, and the profound human cost of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923
Translator: Laurie, Marjorie
EBook No.: 35211
Published: Feb 8, 2011
Downloads: 172
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 17018154
Title: War
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Kosker 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.)
Summary: "War" by Pierre Loti is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work offers a poignant reflection on the devastating impact of World War I, using Loti's own experiences and observations to convey the horror and complexity of war. The narrative begins with Loti's feelings of insignificance as a naval officer, grappling with being sidelined while his compatriots face the frontlines. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Captain Julien Viaud, also known as Pierre Loti, as he writes a desperate letter to the Minister of Marine expressing his longing to be more involved in the war effort. This sentiment is quickly followed by a harrowing description of Belgian refugees arriving in France, depicting their distress as they flee from German violence. The opening chapters emphasize the stark contrast between the mundane and the chaotic backdrop of war, highlighting the emotional turmoil of both soldiers and civilians amidst the onset of conflict. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of heroism, loss, and the profound human cost of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923
Translator: Laurie, Marjorie
EBook No.: 35211
Published: Feb 8, 2011
Downloads: 172
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.