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Uniform Title: L'Enfer. English
Title: The Inferno
Note: Translation of L'Enfer
Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David S. Miller
Summary: "The Inferno" by Henri Barbusse is a novel written during the early 20th century, which explores profound themes of isolation, love, and the human condition through a philosophical lens. The narrative is focused on a central character who reflects on his own existence while grappling with the complexities of life, love, and the inevitability of death as he observes the lives of others around him. The opening of the novel introduces the protagonist as he arrives at a grey, dreary boarding house in Paris. Feeling disconnected from life and its joys, he reflects on his past, his solitude, and his failed relationships, particularly with a woman named Josette. The story quickly shifts to his fascination with the adjacent room and its occupants. Through a hole in the wall, he observes the intimate life of a servant girl, which stirs within him a deep sense of longing and desire for human connection. As he witnesses the struggles and ephemeral moments of love experienced by others, the protagonist confronts his own isolation, leading to profound introspections about existence, happiness, and the nature of human relationships. The narrative sets a somber but engaging tone as it delves into the exploration of life's beauty amid its tragedies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Barbusse, Henri, 1873-1935
Translator: O'Brien, Edward J. (Edward Joseph), 1890-1941
EBook No.: 12414
Published: May 1, 2004
Downloads: 121
Language: English
Subject: France -- Fiction
Subject: Voyeurism -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: L'Enfer. English
Title: The Inferno
Note: Translation of L'Enfer
Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David S. Miller
Summary: "The Inferno" by Henri Barbusse is a novel written during the early 20th century, which explores profound themes of isolation, love, and the human condition through a philosophical lens. The narrative is focused on a central character who reflects on his own existence while grappling with the complexities of life, love, and the inevitability of death as he observes the lives of others around him. The opening of the novel introduces the protagonist as he arrives at a grey, dreary boarding house in Paris. Feeling disconnected from life and its joys, he reflects on his past, his solitude, and his failed relationships, particularly with a woman named Josette. The story quickly shifts to his fascination with the adjacent room and its occupants. Through a hole in the wall, he observes the intimate life of a servant girl, which stirs within him a deep sense of longing and desire for human connection. As he witnesses the struggles and ephemeral moments of love experienced by others, the protagonist confronts his own isolation, leading to profound introspections about existence, happiness, and the nature of human relationships. The narrative sets a somber but engaging tone as it delves into the exploration of life's beauty amid its tragedies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Barbusse, Henri, 1873-1935
Translator: O'Brien, Edward J. (Edward Joseph), 1890-1941
EBook No.: 12414
Published: May 1, 2004
Downloads: 121
Language: English
Subject: France -- Fiction
Subject: Voyeurism -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.