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Uniform Title: Histoire d'un conscrit de 1813. English
Title: The Conscript: A Story of the French war of 1813
Note: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note: Sequel: Waterloo, #31289 .
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Conscript: A Story of the French War of 1813" by Erckmann-Chatrian is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the gravity of conscription during the Napoleonic wars, particularly focusing on the life of the protagonist, Joseph Bertha, who is torn away from a peaceful existence and his betrothed by the call to arms. It delves into the emotional and moral complexities of war, highlighting the personal struggles of individuals caught in the larger machinery of military glory. At the start of the story, Joseph Bertha, an apprentice watchmaker in Phalsbourg, reflects on the grandeur and allure of Napoleon's military prowess, which resonates throughout his village. As he eagerly anticipates his upcoming visits to his beloved, Catharine, he wrestles with the fear of being conscripted into service due to his lameness. This dread intensifies with the ongoing news of soldiers departing for war and the harsh conditions faced by those who return. The opening chapters vividly depict the community's mix of excitement and terror surrounding military conscription, and Joseph's internal conflict as the political and social pressures of the era encroach upon his simple, hopeful life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Erckmann-Chatrian
EBook No.: 31288
Published: Feb 15, 2010
Downloads: 62
Language: English
Subject: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Fiction
Subject: Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Fiction
Subject: Wars of Liberation, 1813-1814 -- 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: Histoire d'un conscrit de 1813. English
Title: The Conscript: A Story of the French war of 1813
Note: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note: Sequel: Waterloo, #31289 .
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Conscript: A Story of the French War of 1813" by Erckmann-Chatrian is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the gravity of conscription during the Napoleonic wars, particularly focusing on the life of the protagonist, Joseph Bertha, who is torn away from a peaceful existence and his betrothed by the call to arms. It delves into the emotional and moral complexities of war, highlighting the personal struggles of individuals caught in the larger machinery of military glory. At the start of the story, Joseph Bertha, an apprentice watchmaker in Phalsbourg, reflects on the grandeur and allure of Napoleon's military prowess, which resonates throughout his village. As he eagerly anticipates his upcoming visits to his beloved, Catharine, he wrestles with the fear of being conscripted into service due to his lameness. This dread intensifies with the ongoing news of soldiers departing for war and the harsh conditions faced by those who return. The opening chapters vividly depict the community's mix of excitement and terror surrounding military conscription, and Joseph's internal conflict as the political and social pressures of the era encroach upon his simple, hopeful life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Erckmann-Chatrian
EBook No.: 31288
Published: Feb 15, 2010
Downloads: 62
Language: English
Subject: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Fiction
Subject: Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Fiction
Subject: Wars of Liberation, 1813-1814 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.