Biribi: Discipline militaire by Georges Darien
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"Biribi: Discipline militaire" by Georges Darien is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the harsh realities of military life through the experiences of its protagonist, a soldier who finds himself lost in a world of punishment and despair within the French army. It delves into themes of authority, insubordination, and the psychological impact of military discipline, highlighting the struggles faced by those deemed misfits in a rigid
system. At the start of the narrative, the main character reflects on his decision to enlist at the recruitment office, expressing mixed feelings about leaving home and a sense of impending doom regarding his military service. He interacts with his father, whose sadness echoes the protagonist’s own reluctance and internal turmoil. As he ventures into military life, he contemplates the absurdity of military expectations and the realities that await him, including the monotony of training and camaraderie with fellow soldiers. The beginning establishes a tone of somber reality and sets the stage for a profound exploration of the soldier's plight and the disillusionment that accompanies his service. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Darien, Georges, 1862-1921 |
|---|---|
| Title | Biribi: Discipline militaire |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biribi_(roman) |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica). |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | France. Armée -- Military life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Corporal punishment -- Fiction |
| Subject | Military prisons -- Fiction |
| Subject | Africa, North -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16492 |
| Release Date | Aug 8, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 379 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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