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Title: Le feu (Journal d'une Escouade)

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Under_Fire_(Barbusse_novel) Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Feu_(Barbusse)

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Summary: "Le feu (Journal d'une Escouade)" by Henri Barbusse is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book is a poignant depiction of the experiences of a group of soldiers in the trenches during World War I. It delves into the grim realities of war, exploring themes of camaraderie, suffering, and the psychological toll of combat. The story is narrated through the perspective of a soldier who is part of the squad, capturing the voices and struggles of his comrades as they grapple with the futility of war. The opening of "Le feu" introduces us to a group of wounded soldiers recuperating in a sanatorium as news of the war reaches them. The men, from different nationalities, discuss the declaration of war with a mix of disbelief and resignation. As they observe the serene beauty of their surroundings, the gravity of the conflict looming over them becomes apparent. The story then shifts to the depiction of daily life in the trenches, where soldiers navigate the horrors of their environment, from the mud to the constant threat of violence. Barbusse's vivid descriptions illustrate not only the physical aspects of war but also the emotional strains and shared experiences that bond the men together in their hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Barbusse, Henri, 1873-1935

EBook No.: 48212

Published: Feb 9, 2015

Downloads: 220

Language: French

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Le feu (Journal d'une Escouade)

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Under_Fire_(Barbusse_novel) Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Feu_(Barbusse)

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Le feu (Journal d'une Escouade)" by Henri Barbusse is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book is a poignant depiction of the experiences of a group of soldiers in the trenches during World War I. It delves into the grim realities of war, exploring themes of camaraderie, suffering, and the psychological toll of combat. The story is narrated through the perspective of a soldier who is part of the squad, capturing the voices and struggles of his comrades as they grapple with the futility of war. The opening of "Le feu" introduces us to a group of wounded soldiers recuperating in a sanatorium as news of the war reaches them. The men, from different nationalities, discuss the declaration of war with a mix of disbelief and resignation. As they observe the serene beauty of their surroundings, the gravity of the conflict looming over them becomes apparent. The story then shifts to the depiction of daily life in the trenches, where soldiers navigate the horrors of their environment, from the mud to the constant threat of violence. Barbusse's vivid descriptions illustrate not only the physical aspects of war but also the emotional strains and shared experiences that bond the men together in their hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Barbusse, Henri, 1873-1935

EBook No.: 48212

Published: Feb 9, 2015

Downloads: 220

Language: French

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.