02619cam a22003493u 4500 73985 UtSlPG 20260610134719.0 m cr n 260607r20241918utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 D501 Rivière, Jacques, 1886-1925 L'Allemand Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-07-07 Laurent Vogel (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) "L'Allemand: souvenirs et réflexions d'un prisonnier de guerre" by Jacques Rivière is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The work reflects Rivière's experiences and observations during his captivity in Germany during World War I, focusing on the character and qualities of the German people from a French perspective. The central theme explores the complex dynamics of French-German relations, examining the cultural and psychological contrasts that emerge in the wartime context. The opening of the book sets the stage for Rivière's introspective journey as he grapples with his emotions following his capture. He reflects on the profound complexities of his views towards Germans, analyzing their character traits and behaviors during his imprisonment. The author articulates his initial intentions about presenting a nuanced portrait of the German psyche but reveals his struggle against a backdrop of anger and resentment stemming from the war. His observations highlight the Germans' apparent lack of spontaneous emotional depth, describing their responses to the war and captivity with a curious mix of indifference and structured rigidity. In navigating these reflections, Rivière provides readers with an insight into both his internal conflicts and the broader implications of national identity during a time of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Paris: Nouvelle revue française, 1918 World War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, German World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, French National characteristics, German Natorp, Paul, 1854-1924 https://books.google.com/books?id=JQ5HAAAAIAAJ https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73985 114710 114710