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100	1		_aHuysmans, J.-K. _q(Joris-Karl), _d1848-1907
245	1	0	_aSac-Au-Dos : _b1907
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-10-27
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"Sac-Au-Dos" by Joris Karl Huysmans is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows the experiences of a young man named Eugène Lejantel as he undergoes a tumultuous journey through military service during the Franco-Prussian War. The novel explores themes of identity, the absurdities of military life, and the search for personal meaning against the backdrop of war and societal expectations. The story begins with Eugène's life post-education as he is thrust into the rigors of military duty, largely against his will. His narrative unfolds with vivid descriptions of his experiences as a soldier, highlighted by his dreary journey through military camps, mundane hospital life, and interactions with various characters that illustrate the trials and tribulations of soldiers during wartime. As he grapples with the harsh realities of war, including illness and the camaraderie formed among fellow soldiers, Eugène also experiences fleeting moments of joy, tenderness, and rebellion. Along the way, he develops a friendship with a painter named Francis and encounters Sister Angèle, whose kindness stands in stark contrast to the chaos surrounding them. Ultimately, the novel reflects on Eugène's search for freedom and the complexity of the human experience in a world marked by conflict and uncertainty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShort stories
700	1		_aMeyer, L. G.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23216
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