02173cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324000450014624500350019126400510022630000470027733600260032433700260035033800360037650000310041250800260044352012490046953400450171865300360176385600430179999900170184249870UtSlPG20260610134139.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aMaurois, André,d1885-196714aLes silences du Colonel Bramble. English14aThe Silence of Colonel Bramble 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-09-03  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Silence of Colonel Bramble" by André Maurois is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of war, camaraderie, and the contrasts between British and French cultures through the experiences of Colonel Bramble, Major Parker, and Aurelle, the French interpreter. The narrative offers a blend of humor and poignant moments as it delves into the interactions of soldiers grappling with the absurdities of war.  At the start of the story, Colonel Bramble and his companions attend a boxing match held by the Highland Brigade, reflecting on the nature of war and sport. Their conversation reveals distinct cultural perspectives, particularly around the British view of honor in combat and the less noble realities of warfare. Major Parker’s humorous observations lead to discussions about the nature of cleverness, the role of intellect in sports and military life, and the reflections on British national pride intertwined with humor. Through these interactions, the opening sets a tone of camaraderie amidst the somber backdrop of war, providing a glimpse into the lives of soldiers enduring the harsh realities of their situation while still finding moments of levity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49870  c90708d90708