02359cam a22003373u 4500 17316 UtSlPG 20260610133414.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 17020723 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Lemercier, Eugène Emmanuel, 1886-1915 Letters of a Soldier, 1914-1915 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-12-15 Produced by Irma Spehar, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Letters of a Soldier, 1914-1915" by Eugène Emmanuel Lemercier is a collection of poignant letters written during the early years of World War I, likely in the early 20th century. This work provides a heartfelt glimpse into the experiences and reflections of a young French painter who finds himself at the front lines of war. The letters explore his emotions, thoughts on duty, and the beauty of nature juxtaposed with the horrors of conflict, highlighting the internal struggle of maintaining one’s artistic soul amidst the devastation of war. At the start of this collection, the writer shares his initial reflections on life at war, filled with nervous tension and a longing for home, as he describes the calm before being thrust into combat. He conveys vivid descriptions of the landscape and a heartfelt commitment to his family, signifying the gravity of sacrifice during wartime. Through his letters, we see his transition from a contemplative artist to a soldier facing the brutal realities of war, underscored by an enduring appreciation for beauty and connection to his loved ones. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, French Chevrillon, André, 1864-1957 Clutton-Brock, A. (Arthur), 1868-1924 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17316 58704 58704