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100 1 _aRolland, Romain,
_d1866-1944
245 1 4 _aLes Précurseurs
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-09-03
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif, Library of the University of Wisconsin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Les Précurseurs" by Romain Rolland is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century, particularly during the tumultuous years surrounding World War I. The work serves as a tribute to courageous individuals from various nations who have maintained their intellectual freedom and commitment to internationalism amidst the chaos of war and the rising tide of reactionary sentiments. Notable figures highlighted in the book include Bertrand Russell, Gorki, and many others who are seen as heralds of peace and human solidarity. The opening of "Les Précurseurs" establishes the context for Rolland's writings, noting that these essays were crafted and published in Switzerland between 1915 and 1919. He discusses the immense struggles faced by free thinkers during the violent upheavals of war—individuals who, despite persecution and disdain, continue to uphold the ideals of liberty and fraternity among all peoples. Additionally, the opening introduces Rolland's ode, “Ara Pacis,” which passionately calls for peace and communion in a time marked by division and violence. It sets an emotional and philosophical tone, infusing the text with a sense of urgency for unity and hope for a more harmonious future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37306
999 _c78146
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