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LoC No.: 17020723

Title: Letters of a Soldier, 1914-1915

Note: Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Irma Spehar, Emmy and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Letters of a Soldier, 1914-1915" by Eugène Emmanuel Lemercier is a collection of poignant letters written during the early years of World War I, likely in the early 20th century. This work provides a heartfelt glimpse into the experiences and reflections of a young French painter who finds himself at the front lines of war. The letters explore his emotions, thoughts on duty, and the beauty of nature juxtaposed with the horrors of conflict, highlighting the internal struggle of maintaining one’s artistic soul amidst the devastation of war. At the start of this collection, the writer shares his initial reflections on life at war, filled with nervous tension and a longing for home, as he describes the calm before being thrust into combat. He conveys vivid descriptions of the landscape and a heartfelt commitment to his family, signifying the gravity of sacrifice during wartime. Through his letters, we see his transition from a contemplative artist to a soldier facing the brutal realities of war, underscored by an enduring appreciation for beauty and connection to his loved ones. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lemercier, Eugène Emmanuel, 1886-1915

Commentator: Chevrillon, André, 1864-1957

Commentator: Clutton-Brock, A. (Arthur), 1868-1924

EBook No.: 17316

Published: Dec 15, 2005

Downloads: 60

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, French

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:17316:2 2005-12-15T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Clutton-Brock, A. (Arthur) Chevrillon, André Lemercier, Eugène Emmanuel en urn:lccn:17020723 1
2024-11-09T02:42:42Z Letters of a Soldier, 1914-1915

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 17020723

Title: Letters of a Soldier, 1914-1915

Note: Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Irma Spehar, Emmy 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)

Summary: "Letters of a Soldier, 1914-1915" by Eugène Emmanuel Lemercier is a collection of poignant letters written during the early years of World War I, likely in the early 20th century. This work provides a heartfelt glimpse into the experiences and reflections of a young French painter who finds himself at the front lines of war. The letters explore his emotions, thoughts on duty, and the beauty of nature juxtaposed with the horrors of conflict, highlighting the internal struggle of maintaining one’s artistic soul amidst the devastation of war. At the start of this collection, the writer shares his initial reflections on life at war, filled with nervous tension and a longing for home, as he describes the calm before being thrust into combat. He conveys vivid descriptions of the landscape and a heartfelt commitment to his family, signifying the gravity of sacrifice during wartime. Through his letters, we see his transition from a contemplative artist to a soldier facing the brutal realities of war, underscored by an enduring appreciation for beauty and connection to his loved ones. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lemercier, Eugène Emmanuel, 1886-1915

Commentator: Chevrillon, André, 1864-1957

Commentator: Clutton-Brock, A. (Arthur), 1868-1924

EBook No.: 17316

Published: Dec 15, 2005

Downloads: 60

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, French

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:17316:3 2005-12-15T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Clutton-Brock, A. (Arthur) Chevrillon, André Lemercier, Eugène Emmanuel en urn:lccn:17020723 1