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100 1 _aRolland, Romain,
_d1866-1944
245 1 0 _aClerambault: The Story of an Independent Spirit During the War
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cl%C3%A9rambault_(novel)
500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508 _aProduced by Rick Niles, John Hagerson, Josephine Paolucci, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Clerambault: The Story of an Independent Spirit During the War" by Romain Rolland is a reflective narrative that features a central character named Agénor Clerambault, grappling with identity and individuality during the tumultuous times of war. Written in the early 20th century, the work explores profound themes of independence versus the collective conscience, capturing the struggles of the individual spirit amid societal pressures and the chaotic backdrop of conflict. Rolland's work is positioned as a mix of social commentary and philosophical musings, emphasizing the importance of personal judgment and the dangers of succumbing to mass thinking. At the start of the book, Clerambault is depicted in a serene setting, reading poetry to his family on a tranquil July evening, until news of impending war intrudes upon their happiness. His initial denial of the significance of such news reflects a deep-seated optimism and faith in humanity that gradually wears down as the reality of war sets in. The opening portion introduces his family dynamics, showcasing a close-knit but complicated relationship with his wife and children, providing a glimpse into the internal conflict he will face as the war disrupts their lives. As the narrative progresses, Clerambault will wrestle with the contradictions between his ideals of peace and freedom and the harsh realities that come with the call to arms, setting the stage for his evolution throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
700 1 _aMiller, Katherine
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10868
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