| Author |
Giraudoux, Jean, 1882-1944 |
| LoC No. |
18014981
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| Title |
Lectures pour une ombre
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| Original Publication |
France: Emile-Paul, 1917.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Chuck Greif & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net
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| Summary |
"Lectures pour une ombre" by Jean Giraudoux is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of World War I, exploring the complexities of life, war, and personal narratives as they intertwine in the experiences of soldiers and civilians alike. Central to the story are the reflections and interactions of various characters, including soldiers and local inhabitants, as they navigate through the chaos of war. The opening of the novel sets a contemplative tone, depicting the soldiers waking up in an unfamiliar setting, dealing with the physical and emotional remnants of a recent battle while longing for the familiarity of home. With reference to their thoughts about the war league and the unrealized dreams of the future, characters ponder their relationships and loss amidst the unfolding events. The narrative introduces various details about daily life intertwined with the military context, highlighting the juxtaposition of mundane activities against the backdrop of war chaos. As soldiers reminisce about their pasts and engage in humorous yet poignant dialogues, the reader is drawn into their world where the specters of love, loss, and hope linger despite the harsh realities surrounding them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, French
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70995 |
| Release Date |
Jun 18, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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