This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 17026261
Title:
The Ordeal by Fire
By a Sergeant in the French Army
Note: Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Brian Coe, Graeme Mackreth, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "The Ordeal by Fire" by Marcel Berger is a historical novel written in the early 20th century, shortly before World War I. The story introduces readers to Michel Dreher, a young man whose life is interrupted by the impending war, capturing the complicated emotions of youth, personal relationships, and the looming specter of conflict. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly changing European landscape, as characters navigate their lives with the shadow of war hanging above them. The opening of the book establishes a vivid scene at Vallorbe Station, where Michel interacts with the Landry family, notably the spirited and enigmatic Jeannine Landry. Their playful banter reveals a budding friendship, characterized by intellectual debates and romantic undertones. As tensions rise in Europe, Michel grapples with his thoughts on love, life, and duty. The narrative sets a reflective tone as he confronts the political climate, underscoring his skepticism about warfare and the responsibilities that come with patriotism. Through his relationship with the Landrys and his musings on humanity, Berger captures the essence of a generation caught between desire and duty, laying the groundwork for the unfolding tragedy of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Berger, Marcel, 1885-1966
Translator: Curtis, Cecil, Mrs.
EBook No.: 60166
Published: Aug 24, 2019
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Soldiers -- Fiction
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- France -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 17026261
Title:
The Ordeal by Fire
By a Sergeant in the French Army
Note: Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Brian Coe, Graeme Mackreth, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "The Ordeal by Fire" by Marcel Berger is a historical novel written in the early 20th century, shortly before World War I. The story introduces readers to Michel Dreher, a young man whose life is interrupted by the impending war, capturing the complicated emotions of youth, personal relationships, and the looming specter of conflict. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly changing European landscape, as characters navigate their lives with the shadow of war hanging above them. The opening of the book establishes a vivid scene at Vallorbe Station, where Michel interacts with the Landry family, notably the spirited and enigmatic Jeannine Landry. Their playful banter reveals a budding friendship, characterized by intellectual debates and romantic undertones. As tensions rise in Europe, Michel grapples with his thoughts on love, life, and duty. The narrative sets a reflective tone as he confronts the political climate, underscoring his skepticism about warfare and the responsibilities that come with patriotism. Through his relationship with the Landrys and his musings on humanity, Berger captures the essence of a generation caught between desire and duty, laying the groundwork for the unfolding tragedy of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Berger, Marcel, 1885-1966
Translator: Curtis, Cecil, Mrs.
EBook No.: 60166
Published: Aug 24, 2019
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Soldiers -- Fiction
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- France -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.