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2022-07-29
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Psichari, Ernest
1883
1914
Psichari, Ernest Spriridion Jean Nicolas
Bourget, Paul
1852
1935
Bourget, Paul Charles Joseph
Bourget, Charles Joseph Paul
Le Voyage du Centurion
$aFrance :$bLouis Conard,$c1922.
Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
"Le Voyage du Centurion" by Ernest Psichari is a posthumous novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on Maxence, a French officer who embarks on a military expedition in Mauritania, seeking both external adventure and internal redemption, intertwining themes of military duty and spiritual awakening. The novel delves into the complex psychology of a soldier grappling with his feelings toward his homeland and faith, offering a unique exploration of patriotism, sacrifice, and the search for meaning. At the start of the story, we meet Maxence, who feels liberated as he rides through the African landscape, yet simultaneously harbors a deep disconnection from France and its chaos. Raised by an intellectually inclined father, Maxence struggles with feelings of emptiness and a gnawing discontent with the world around him. As he journeys into the stark beauty of the desert, he seeks a deeper understanding of himself and his place in it, aspiring to confront his troubled past and to connect with a purer sense of reality amidst the harshness of his military duties. The opening portion sets the stage for a poignant exploration of identity, faith, and the soldier's dual existence in both the physical and spiritual realms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/levoyageducentu00psic
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Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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France -- Colonies -- Africa -- Fiction
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Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: French Literature
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