General Bramble by André Maurois
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| Author | Maurois, André, 1885-1967 |
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| Translator | Boswell, Ronald, 1895-1980 |
| Translator | Castier, Jules, 1888-1957 |
| Title | General Bramble |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "General Bramble" by André Maurois is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Captain Beltara, a painter-turned-soldier, who finds friendship with Aurelle, the interpreter, amidst the backdrop of the military. The book deals with themes of art, friendship, and the absurdities of military life, while weaving in character studies of various officers in the division. The opening of the novel sets the stage with an exploration of the characters and their interactions, beginning with Captain Beltara’s witty disdain for artistry in war. As they bond, Aurelle encourages Beltara to paint portraits, resulting in humorous and candid exchanges about art and identity. The narrative illustrates both characters’ personalities, from Beltara's satirical view on society to Aurelle's earnest attempts to connect and understand the world around them. With engaging dialogue and rich characterization, the beginning showcases a blend of humor and commentary on the nature of man and art within the military context. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30596 |
| Release Date | Dec 3, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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