| Author |
Duhamel, Georges, 1884-1966 |
| Translator |
Simmonds, Florence |
| Title |
The New Book of Martyrs
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Throughout our land -- The story of Carré and Lerondeau -- Memories of the martyrs -- The death of Mercier -- Verdun -- The sacrifice -- The third symphony -- Grace -- Nights in Artois.
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| Credits |
Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks, David Widger
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The New Book of Martyrs" by Georges Duhamel is a poignant account, likely written during the early 20th century, that delves into the profound suffering experienced by soldiers during World War I. The narrative is centered around the lives and struggles of wounded men, exploring their physical and emotional battles in the face of war's brutality. It paints a harrowing picture of life in military hospitals, revealing the sacrifices made by ordinary individuals caught in an extraordinary conflict. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the vast and echoing anguish pervading the land as soldiers suffer from their wounds, leading to both physical and psychological transformations. Characters like Marie Lerondeau, a young and injured soldier, and Carre, an older man beset by chronic pain, find themselves bound together in a hospital ward, sharing their pain and experiences as they confront the grim reality of survival. The opening portion emphasizes the emotional connections formed amid suffering and the stark contrast between their past lives and their current state. The text invites readers to reflect on the heavy toll of war, not just on the body but on the spirit of these men, as they navigate their shared ordeal in a setting rife with despair and fleeting moments of tenderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Hospitals, charities, etc.
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4325 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 1, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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