Récits d'un soldat: Une armée prisonnière; Une campagne devant Paris by Achard

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Author Achard, Amédée, 1814-1875
Title Récits d'un soldat: Une armée prisonnière; Une campagne devant Paris
Alternate Title Recits d'un soldat
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https: //fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/R%C3%A9cits_d%27un_soldat
Note Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Récits d'un soldat: Une armée prisonnière; Une campagne devant Paris" by Amédée Achard is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on a soldier's experiences during the tumultuous days of the Franco-Prussian War, particularly the disarray and suffering encountered by the French forces in 1870. The author captures the chaos, the emotions, and the stark realities faced by soldiers, providing a personal perspective on war that emphasizes both camaraderie and despair. The opening of the book introduces us to the narrator, who is a young engineer enlisted as a soldier amidst the rising tensions in Paris as war looms. Achard describes the initial excitement of enlistment and the eventual grim reality as the narrator witnesses the preparations for battle, the disorganized military strategies, and the ensuing defeat. Through vivid scenes of departure, chaotic fervor in the streets, and the anxiety of soldiers, readers get a first-hand glimpse into the psychological toll of war. The narrative immediately establishes a sense of urgency and the impending tragedy that will unfold as the French army faces overwhelming challenges, highlighting individual stories within the greater context of the Franco-Prussian War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 10774
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Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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