Light by Henri Barbusse

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Author Barbusse, Henri, 1873-1935
Translator Wray, W. Fitzwater, 1867-1938
Uniform Title Clarté. English
Title Light
Note Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David S. Miller
Summary "Light" by Henri Barbusse is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a working-class town and captures the struggles and aspirations of its inhabitants, including the central character, a clerk named Paulin. The narrative delves into themes such as the weight of daily life, societal class divisions, and the pursuit of hope and love amidst despair. The opening of the novel introduces us to Paulin's humdrum existence as he finishes his workday and traverses through the industrial landscape, encountering various characters along the way, including his aunt Josephine. Their relationship is marred by past conflicts, particularly after a heated exchange that leaves them both in emotional turmoil. The scene effectively sets the tone for the rest of the novel, evoking a sense of melancholy and inertia in Paulin's life as he grapples with the looming realities of familial responsibilities, class consciousness, and his own personal aspirations in a world that feels heavy and indifferent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
Subject French fiction -- 20th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 12904
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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