02632cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500270014326400510017030000470022133600260026833700260029433800360032050000310035650802100038752015610059753400450215865300240220365300310222785600430225899900170230134957UtSlPG20260610133810.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aBazin, René,d1853-193214aThe children of Alsace 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-01-14  aProduced by Hélène de Mink and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"The Children of Alsace" by René Bazin is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the divided region of Alsace, where the main character, Jean Oberlé, confronts the complexities of his identity and family against the backdrop of Alsace’s troubled history under German rule. The narrative delves into themes of loyalty, national identity, and the impact of political strife on familial relationships, particularly focusing on the tensions between Jean, who embodies the spirit of Alsace, and his family members who have assimilated into German society.  The opening of the novel introduces us to the peaceful yet poignant landscape of Alsace through the eyes of M. Ulrich Biehler, who is returning home after a day spent in the forest. As he walks through the moonlit woods, his thoughts reflect a deep connection to the land that contrasts sharply with the reality of being a Frenchman in a German-occupied territory. We are soon introduced to Jean Oberlé, who arrives home after years of study in Germany and is determined to embrace his roots and contribute to his homeland. The dynamics in the Oberlé family are immediately apparent, with Jean's uncle, M. Ulrich, expressing pride in the young man’s dedication to his heritage, while his father, Joseph Oberlé, represents a voice of compromise with the German administration. This tension sets the stage for a compelling exploration of love for one’s land and the struggles of a family torn by conflicting allegiances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFamilies -- Fiction  aAlsace (France) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34957  c75802d75802