02393cam a22003253u 4500 68632 UtSlPG 20260610134603.0 m cr n 260607r20221922utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Psichari, Ernest, 1883-1914 Le Voyage du Centurion Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-07-29 Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Le Voyage du Centurion" by Ernest Psichari is a posthumous novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on Maxence, a French officer who embarks on a military expedition in Mauritania, seeking both external adventure and internal redemption, intertwining themes of military duty and spiritual awakening. The novel delves into the complex psychology of a soldier grappling with his feelings toward his homeland and faith, offering a unique exploration of patriotism, sacrifice, and the search for meaning. At the start of the story, we meet Maxence, who feels liberated as he rides through the African landscape, yet simultaneously harbors a deep disconnection from France and its chaos. Raised by an intellectually inclined father, Maxence struggles with feelings of emptiness and a gnawing discontent with the world around him. As he journeys into the stark beauty of the desert, he seeks a deeper understanding of himself and his place in it, aspiring to confront his troubled past and to connect with a purer sense of reality amidst the harshness of his military duties. The opening portion sets the stage for a poignant exploration of identity, faith, and the soldier's dual existence in both the physical and spiritual realms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: France: Louis Conard, 1922 France -- Colonies -- Africa -- Fiction Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935 https://archive.org/details/levoyageducentu00psic https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68632 109436 109436