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Title: Le Témoin: 1914-1916
Original Publication: France: Ernest Flammarion,1916.
Credits: Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
Summary: "Le Témoin: 1914-1916" by Jean Aicard is a poetic work written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in the context of World War I, exploring themes of suffering, hope, and the human condition amidst the backdrop of war. The opening portion sets the tone with contemplative reflections on life, love, and mortality, conveyed through the encounter between a weary traveler and an insightful old man who carries the memories of humanity's past. At the start of the work, we are introduced to a somber scene where a traveler, filled with doubt and fatigue, meets a beggar who embodies the weight of human suffering. The two engage in a profound conversation about the nature of pain, love, and existence as they navigate a desolate landscape. The old man reveals his lifelong journey as a 'witness' to the tragedies and triumphs of humanity, emphasizing a perspective that balances despair with the potential for hope. This dialogue not only reflects the personal struggles of the characters but also foreshadows the broader existential questions that will be examined throughout the narrative as the horrors of war rage on. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Aicard, Jean, 1848-1921
EBook No.: 67867
Published: Apr 18, 2022
Downloads: 82
Language: French
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Le Témoin: 1914-1916
Original Publication: France: Ernest Flammarion,1916.
Credits: Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
Summary: "Le Témoin: 1914-1916" by Jean Aicard is a poetic work written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in the context of World War I, exploring themes of suffering, hope, and the human condition amidst the backdrop of war. The opening portion sets the tone with contemplative reflections on life, love, and mortality, conveyed through the encounter between a weary traveler and an insightful old man who carries the memories of humanity's past. At the start of the work, we are introduced to a somber scene where a traveler, filled with doubt and fatigue, meets a beggar who embodies the weight of human suffering. The two engage in a profound conversation about the nature of pain, love, and existence as they navigate a desolate landscape. The old man reveals his lifelong journey as a 'witness' to the tragedies and triumphs of humanity, emphasizing a perspective that balances despair with the potential for hope. This dialogue not only reflects the personal struggles of the characters but also foreshadows the broader existential questions that will be examined throughout the narrative as the horrors of war rage on. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Aicard, Jean, 1848-1921
EBook No.: 67867
Published: Apr 18, 2022
Downloads: 82
Language: French
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.