Letters of a Soldier, 1914-1915 by Eugène Emmanuel Lemercier
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About this eBook
| Author | Lemercier, Eugène Emmanuel, 1886-1915 |
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| Commentator | Chevrillon, André, 1864-1957 |
| Commentator | Clutton-Brock, A. (Arthur), 1868-1924 |
| LoC No. | 17020723 |
| Title | Letters of a Soldier, 1914-1915 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Letters of a Soldier, 1914-1915" by Eugène Emmanuel Lemercier is a collection of poignant letters written during the early years of World War I, likely in the early 20th century. This work provides a heartfelt glimpse into the experiences and reflections of a young French painter who finds himself at the front lines of war. The letters explore his emotions, thoughts on duty, and the beauty of nature juxtaposed with the horrors of conflict, highlighting the internal struggle of maintaining one’s artistic soul amidst the devastation of war. At the start of this collection, the writer shares his initial reflections on life at war, filled with nervous tension and a longing for home, as he describes the calm before being thrust into combat. He conveys vivid descriptions of the landscape and a heartfelt commitment to his family, signifying the gravity of sacrifice during wartime. Through his letters, we see his transition from a contemplative artist to a soldier facing the brutal realities of war, underscored by an enduring appreciation for beauty and connection to his loved ones. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, French |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17316 |
| Release Date | Dec 15, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 69 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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