02403cam a22003373u 4500 51149 UtSlPG 20260610134157.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 18020335 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PZ Mültzer, Marcel Avec les Poilus: Maman la Soupe et son chat Ratu Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-02-08 Produced by Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Avec les Poilus: Maman la Soupe et son chat Ratu" by Marcel Mültzer is a fictional narrative likely written in the early 20th century. The story is set during World War I, following the war-torn experiences of Maman la Soupe, a caring woman who shares her humble shelter with the brave soldiers known as "poilus," and her loyal cat named Ratu. The work explores themes of camaraderie, survival, and the bittersweet existence within the chaos of war. The opening of the work introduces a devastated village landscape, marked by destruction and loss. Two young soldiers, Fiquet and Roblin, stumble upon Maman la Soupe while searching for food among the ruins. They find her cooking in a makeshift shelter, and despite the grim environment, there is a warmth and kindness in the scene as Maman la Soupe shares her simple soup with the soldiers. This moment of humanity encapsulates the central themes of the narrative, as Maman la Soupe embodies maternal care, and her cat Ratu adds a touch of companionship and levity amidst the hardships of war. The narrative establishes a connection between the characters that will undoubtedly evolve as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction Cats -- Juvenile fiction Raynolt https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51149 91987 91987