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Title: Robert Helmont: Diary of a Recluse, 1870-1871
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Helmont
Credits: This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
Summary: "Robert Helmont: Diary of a Recluse, 1870-1871" by Alphonse Daudet is a semi-autobiographical novel set in the late 19th century. The narrative follows Robert Helmont, a man confined to his hermitage due to a broken leg while war rages nearby, reflecting on his isolation and the broader implications of the conflict. The text explores themes of solitude, the impact of war, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The opening of the novel introduces us to Robert Helmont as he becomes immobilized after a leg injury coinciding with the declaration of war in France. As he recuperates, he describes the tension and fear surrounding him, illustrated by the deserted village he lives in and the ominous presence of approaching enemies. The young protagonist feels a deep longing for action while grappling with the realities of his condition. Through his observations of nature and the experiences of those around him, readers are immediately drawn into his world, filled with melancholy yet hopeful reflections on life amidst turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897
Translator: Ensor, Laura
EBook No.: 51235
Published: Feb 16, 2016
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Robert Helmont: Diary of a Recluse, 1870-1871
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Helmont
Credits: This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
Summary: "Robert Helmont: Diary of a Recluse, 1870-1871" by Alphonse Daudet is a semi-autobiographical novel set in the late 19th century. The narrative follows Robert Helmont, a man confined to his hermitage due to a broken leg while war rages nearby, reflecting on his isolation and the broader implications of the conflict. The text explores themes of solitude, the impact of war, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The opening of the novel introduces us to Robert Helmont as he becomes immobilized after a leg injury coinciding with the declaration of war in France. As he recuperates, he describes the tension and fear surrounding him, illustrated by the deserted village he lives in and the ominous presence of approaching enemies. The young protagonist feels a deep longing for action while grappling with the realities of his condition. Through his observations of nature and the experiences of those around him, readers are immediately drawn into his world, filled with melancholy yet hopeful reflections on life amidst turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897
Translator: Ensor, Laura
EBook No.: 51235
Published: Feb 16, 2016
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.