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100	1		_aConrad, Joseph, _d1857-1924
245	1	0	_aTales Of Hearsay
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-02-09
505	0		_aThe warrior's soul -- Prince Roman -- The tale -- The black mate.
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"Tales of Hearsay" by Joseph Conrad is a collection of narratives written in the early 20th century. This work, marked by Conrad’s typical exploration of the human condition against the backdrop of historical events, delves into themes of love, duty, and the specter of war. The initial story introduces us to figures shaped by profound experiences, particularly set during the Napoleonic Wars, illuminating the conflict between personal aspirations and the harsh realities of military life. The opening of "Tales of Hearsay" presents a Russian cavalry officer reflecting on a brutal encounter with the ill-fated Grand Army of Napoleon during their retreat from Moscow. As the officer recounts his past, he introduces Tomassov, a young and poetic soldier deeply affected by his romantic memories of a French woman. During a charge, Tomassov unexpectedly encounters a French soldier seeking a merciful death, creating a moral and emotional dilemma. The narrative intricately portrays Tomassov's internal struggle, the weight of compassion in wartime, and hints at the complexities of human relationships amid conflict, setting a poignant tone for the stories to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShort stories
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17732
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