This edition had all images removed.

Title: Les gosses dans les ruines: Idylle de guerre

Note: Reading ease score: 89.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net, Music transcribed by Linda Cantoni.
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "Les gosses dans les ruines: Idylle de guerre" by Paul Gsell is a dramatic work likely written in the early 20th century, around the time of World War I. This book combines elements of theater with poignant themes, depicting the experiences of children in a war-torn village. It explores the impact of war not only on adults but also on the innocent lives of children and how they navigate their fears and hopes amidst destruction. The narrative centers around the aftermath of the war in a village of the Somme, where children, separated from their families, look for reassurance in a landscape filled with ruins. As the adult characters grapple with their losses and trauma, the young characters display resilience and imagination, engaging in play that reflects their understanding of the war through mimicry and innocence. The arrival of French and English soldiers brings a moment of joy and hope for the community, especially when they see family members reunited. The work ultimately emphasizes the enduring spirit of children even in the face of adversity, and it showcases the importance of rebuilding both homes and lives after the devastation of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Creator: Gsell, Paul, 1870-1947

Illustrator: Poulbot, Francisque, 1879-1946

EBook No.: 39774

Published: May 23, 2012

Downloads: 78

Language: French

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Drama

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- France -- Drama

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Children -- France -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Les gosses dans les ruines: Idylle de guerre

Note: Reading ease score: 89.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net, Music transcribed by Linda Cantoni.
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "Les gosses dans les ruines: Idylle de guerre" by Paul Gsell is a dramatic work likely written in the early 20th century, around the time of World War I. This book combines elements of theater with poignant themes, depicting the experiences of children in a war-torn village. It explores the impact of war not only on adults but also on the innocent lives of children and how they navigate their fears and hopes amidst destruction. The narrative centers around the aftermath of the war in a village of the Somme, where children, separated from their families, look for reassurance in a landscape filled with ruins. As the adult characters grapple with their losses and trauma, the young characters display resilience and imagination, engaging in play that reflects their understanding of the war through mimicry and innocence. The arrival of French and English soldiers brings a moment of joy and hope for the community, especially when they see family members reunited. The work ultimately emphasizes the enduring spirit of children even in the face of adversity, and it showcases the importance of rebuilding both homes and lives after the devastation of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Creator: Gsell, Paul, 1870-1947

Illustrator: Poulbot, Francisque, 1879-1946

EBook No.: 39774

Published: May 23, 2012

Downloads: 78

Language: French

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Drama

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- France -- Drama

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Children -- France -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.