02123cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324000360014424500230018026400510020330000470025433600260030133700260032733800360035350000310038950800300042052011970045053400450164765300400169270000340173285600430176639624UtSlPG20260610133916.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7ade2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aSchwob, Marcel,d1867-190513aLa croisade des enfants. German14aDer Kinderkreuzzug 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-05-05  aProduced by Jens Sadowski  a"Der Kinderkreuzzug" by Marcel Schwob is a historical narrative written in the early 20th century. The book recounts a poignant episode from the past, specifically focusing on a misguided children's crusade in the medieval era, where thousands of children set off on an ill-fated journey to reclaim the Holy Land. Schwob's work blends elements of fantasy and reality, exploring themes of innocence, faith, and the tragic consequences of idealism.  In this tale, the narrative unfolds through the perspectives of various characters, including a leper, a Goliard, and a papal figure, who observe the fervent yet naïve children as they embark on their quest for Jerusalem. Each character reflects on the innocence of the children and the folly of their journey, highlighting the stark realities they face. The children, driven by visions and voices, march along, holding makeshift crosses and calling for their savior, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Throughout the story, Schwob captures the bittersweet essence of childhood faith and the harsh truths of the world, ultimately illustrating the tragic fate that awaits these innocent souls. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChildren's Crusade, 1212 -- Fiction1 aSeiffhart, Arthur,d1880-195940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39624