02464cam a22003253u 4500 63382 UtSlPG 20260610134447.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Zola, Émile, 1840-1902 The Attack on the Mill, and Other Sketches of War Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-10-05 Essay by Mr. Gosse -- The attack on the mill -- Three wars. E-text prepared by Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "The Attack on the Mill, and Other Sketches of War" by Émile Zola is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This work showcases Zola's observations and reflections on war, particularly focusing on the impact it has on ordinary people and their lives. The titular story "The Attack on the Mill" introduces readers to characters like Father Merlier, his daughter Françoise, and Dominique as they navigate love, conflict, and the turmoil brought on by the Prussian army. The opening of "The Attack on the Mill" sets a vivid scene in the peaceful village of Rocreuse, where preparations are underway for Françoise's betrothal to Dominique. However, the tranquility is shattered by the encroaching threat of war as news of the advancing Prussian soldiers spreads. Zola provides a rich description of the mill's idyllic surroundings, juxtaposed with the growing tension and fear of impending conflict. As the characters grapple with their emotions, the inevitable clash of war becomes imminent, leaving readers anticipating the personal and communal upheaval that follows. The contrast between love and the harsh realities of war is underscored as the narrative unfolds, setting the tone for the themes explored throughout Zola's collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified War stories Gosse, Edmund, 1849-1928 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63382 104206 104206