Le Conscrit ou Le Retour de Crimée by Ernest Doin

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Author Doin, Ernest, 1809-1891
Title Le Conscrit ou Le Retour de Crimée
Note Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Renald Levesque and La bibliothèque Nationale du Québec (BNQ)
Summary "Le Conscrit ou Le Retour de Crimée" by Ernest Doin is a comedic drama in two acts written during the mid-19th century. This play explores the themes of military conscription and camaraderie among soldiers, set against the backdrop of the Crimean War. The story revolves around young conscripts from a village as they face the harsh realities of being called to serve their country. The narrative centers on characters like Criquet, a fearful conscript who is initially distraught over being drafted, and Robert and Julien, who exhibit a mixture of bravado and genuine patriotism. The first act sets the stage with lively interactions among village locals as they prepare to bid farewell to the conscripts. Humor arises from Criquet's exaggerated fear and reluctance to join the army, contrasted with the enthusiasm of Robert and Julien. The second act presents their return after two years of service, highlighting themes of bravery and the ties to home. Overall, the play balances humor and poignancy, offering a reflection on the human experience in wartime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French-Canadian drama
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EBook-No. 13036
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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