Project Gutenberg 2022-04-18 Public domain in the USA. 129 Aicard, Jean 1848 1921 Aicard, Jean François Victor Aicard, Jean Francois Victor Le Témoin: 1914-1916 $aFrance :$bErnest Flammarion,$c1916. Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) "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.) https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k6118462p 20220415024050aicard 1916 FR Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. fr World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry PQ Text Category: Poetry Category: French Literature 160515 2025-07-27T04:43:31.001348 text/html 136188 2024-10-18T21:03:27 text/html 149217 2025-07-27T04:43:36.101344 application/epub+zip 148901 2025-07-27T04:43:31.821320 application/epub+zip 142551 2025-07-27T04:43:31.334343 application/epub+zip 200955 2025-07-27T04:43:38.986312 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 192574 2025-07-27T04:43:35.715321 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 186348 2022-09-30T14:37:29.254119 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 109902 2025-07-27T04:43:30.427326 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 90012 2024-10-18T21:03:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16669 2025-07-27T04:43:39.331283 application/rdf+xml 15885 2025-07-27T04:43:31.435340 image/jpeg 2738 2025-07-27T04:43:31.384330 image/jpeg 112653 2025-07-27T04:43:31.015367 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