02296cam a22003133u 4500 57023 UtSlPG 20260610134320.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Péguy, Charles, 1873-1914 Oeuvres complètes de Charles Péguy (tome 1) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-04-22 Produced by Claudine Corbasson, Christian Boissonnas and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net "ŒUVRES COMPLÈTES DE CHARLES PÉGUY (TOME 1)" by Charles Péguy is a collection of prose works likely written in the late 19th to early 20th century. This composition includes both personal letters and critiques, reflecting Péguy's thoughts on politics, society, and truth, as well as his engagement in pivotal social issues of his time. Central themes revolve around the Dreyfus Affair and Péguy's tumultuous relationship with French republicanism and socialism. The beginning of this work features a sweeping introduction by Alexandre Millerand, which paints an intimate portrait of Péguy as a passionate seeker of truth and justice amid societal upheaval. It touches on the poet and thinker’s commitment to combating falsehoods, particularly during the Dreyfus Affair, and his disdain for political deceptions. The first letter, directed to a friend, outlines Péguy's everyday struggles as a teacher in the provinces, contrasting the mundane realities of provincial life with the fervent political climate of Paris. He emphasizes the importance of integrity in journalism and politics, arguing that the pursuit of truth should always prevail, even against pressures from organizations and societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French literature Millerand, Alexandre, 1859-1943 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57023 97854 97854