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100 1 _aLoti, Pierre,
_d1850-1923
245 1 0 _aWar
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-02-08
508 _aProduced by Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"War" by Pierre Loti is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work offers a poignant reflection on the devastating impact of World War I, using Loti's own experiences and observations to convey the horror and complexity of war. The narrative begins with Loti's feelings of insignificance as a naval officer, grappling with being sidelined while his compatriots face the frontlines. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Captain Julien Viaud, also known as Pierre Loti, as he writes a desperate letter to the Minister of Marine expressing his longing to be more involved in the war effort. This sentiment is quickly followed by a harrowing description of Belgian refugees arriving in France, depicting their distress as they flee from German violence. The opening chapters emphasize the stark contrast between the mundane and the chaotic backdrop of war, highlighting the emotional turmoil of both soldiers and civilians amidst the onset of conflict. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of heroism, loss, and the profound human cost of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918
700 1 _aLaurie, Marjorie
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35211
999 _c76056
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