| Author |
Gide, André, 1869-1951 |
| Title |
Souvenirs de la Cour d'Assises
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| Original Publication |
France: Nouvelle revue française,1913.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"Souvenirs de la Cour d'Assises" by André Gide is a reflective account written in the early 20th century. This work presents an introspective exploration of the judicial system, emphasizing the complexities and contradictions within the justice process. The narrative centers around the experiences of the author as juror, detailing the various trials he witnesses and the ethical dilemmas surrounding concepts of guilt and innocence. The opening of the text introduces Gide's fascination with courtrooms and the act of rendering justice, highlighting his initial idealism. As he takes his place within the jury, he becomes increasingly aware of the tensions between the ideals of justice and the realities of the judicial proceedings. Through his observations of different cases, including petty crimes and serious offenses, Gide reflects on the diverse backgrounds of the jurors and defendants, their interactions, and the frustrating yet profound nature of truth and moral responsibility that emerges within the courtroom walls. This portion sets the stage for an in-depth examination of the justice system, combining personal reflection with social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
KJ: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: Europe
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| Subject |
Trials -- France
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| Subject |
Crime -- France
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| Subject |
Criminals -- France
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69918 |
| Release Date |
Jan 31, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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