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100 1 _aDaudet, Alphonse,
_d1840-1897
245 1 0 _aRobert Helmont: Diary of a Recluse, 1870-1871
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Helmont
500 _aRelease date is 2016-02-16
508 _aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
520 _a"Robert Helmont: Diary of a Recluse, 1870-1871" by Alphonse Daudet is a semi-autobiographical novel set in the late 19th century. The narrative follows Robert Helmont, a man confined to his hermitage due to a broken leg while war rages nearby, reflecting on his isolation and the broader implications of the conflict. The text explores themes of solitude, the impact of war, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The opening of the novel introduces us to Robert Helmont as he becomes immobilized after a leg injury coinciding with the declaration of war in France. As he recuperates, he describes the tension and fear surrounding him, illustrated by the deserted village he lives in and the ominous presence of approaching enemies. The young protagonist feels a deep longing for action while grappling with the realities of his condition. Through his observations of nature and the experiences of those around him, readers are immediately drawn into his world, filled with melancholy yet hopeful reflections on life amidst turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFranco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Fiction
700 1 _aEnsor, Laura
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51235
999 _c92073
_d92073