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100	1		_aVan Dyke, Henry, _d1852-1933
245	1	4	_aThe Broken Soldier and the Maid of France
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-06-03
508			_aE-text prepared by Michael Gray (Lost_Gamer@comcast.net)
520			_a"The Broken Soldier and the Maid of France" by Henry Van Dyke is a poignant literary work written during the early 20th century. This book merges elements of fiction and philosophical reflection, exploring the themes of courage, redemption, and the power of faith against the backdrop of World War I. It poignantly captures the psychological struggles of soldiers during a time of deep national crisis. The story revolves around Pierre Duval, a weary soldier, who grapples with the trauma of war and his feelings of cowardice after being wounded. He meets Father Antoine Courcy, a priest determined to offer him guidance and hope tied to the legacy of Joan of Arc, a symbol of courage and sacrifice for France. As Duval confronts his fears and failures, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, visiting places significant to Joan’s life and ultimately finding the strength to return to his duty. Through this encounter, the narrative weaves a powerful journey of healing and the imperative to rise above one’s fears in service of a greater cause. The book emphasizes that redemption is possible through personal sacrifice and the belief in one’s purpose amidst chaos and despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
700	1		_aSchoonover, Frank E., _d1877-1972
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15978
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