02063cam a22003373u 4500 12904 UtSlPG 20260610133315.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Barbusse, Henri, 1873-1935 Clarté. English Light Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-07-14 Produced by David S. Miller "Light" by Henri Barbusse is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a working-class town and captures the struggles and aspirations of its inhabitants, including the central character, a clerk named Paulin. The narrative delves into themes such as the weight of daily life, societal class divisions, and the pursuit of hope and love amidst despair. The opening of the novel introduces us to Paulin's humdrum existence as he finishes his workday and traverses through the industrial landscape, encountering various characters along the way, including his aunt Josephine. Their relationship is marred by past conflicts, particularly after a heated exchange that leaves them both in emotional turmoil. The scene effectively sets the tone for the rest of the novel, evoking a sense of melancholy and inertia in Paulin's life as he grapples with the looming realities of familial responsibilities, class consciousness, and his own personal aspirations in a world that feels heavy and indifferent. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction French fiction -- 20th century Wray, W. Fitzwater, 1867-1938 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12904 54298 54298