Giraudoux, Jean 1882-1944 creator Dethomas, Maxime 1867-1929 text utu 2020 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Amica America" by Jean Giraudoux is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story likely explores themes of travel, culture, and the intersection of French and American identities amidst the backdrop of war. As the title suggests, it appears to be a personal journey or travelogue, possibly featuring a central character navigating experiences in America. At the start of the novel, the narrator embarks on a steamer journey from France to America, marveling at the scenery and the passengers on board. There is a mix of reflections on the beauty of nature and the emotions of those traveling, including a woman mourning the absence of children on their voyage. Among the company is a companion named Bordéras, who engages in philosophical conversations with the narrator, forming a connection that seems to represent deeper themes of existence and camaraderie amid the uncertainties brought by the onset of war. The opening sets a contemplative tone, hinting at the narrator's introspection and exploration of cultural differences as they approach their destination. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Prologue -- Discours dans le Massachusetts -- Déjà l'on voit... -- Repos au lac Asquam -- Pour Groton et Middlesex -- Film -- Épilogue. Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amica_America Release date is 2020-11-15 Produced by Laurent Vogel, Hans Pieterse, The Internet Archive (Canadian Libraries) and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) Original publication data not identified United States -- Social life and customs Massachusetts -- Description and travel F001 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63777 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63777 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134452.0 63777