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100 1 _aBurgess, Gelett,
_d1866-1951
245 1 0 _aWar the Creator
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-02-06
508 _aProduced by Mary Glenn Krause, Eric Lehtonen, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"War the Creator" by Gelett Burgess is a fictional narrative written during the early 20th century, specifically set against the backdrop of World War I. This book takes a poignant and personal look at the transformation of young men thrust into the chaos of war, focusing on the main character, Georges Cucurou, a naïve boy from Toulouse who is forced to confront the brutal realities of combat. Through his experiences, the story explores themes of heroism, loss, and the harsh lessons learned in the furnace of conflict. The narrative unfolds primarily through Georges's journey as he transitions from a youthful, carefree individual to a hardened soldier over the course of just a few months. Starting with his naive optimism during the initial days of mobilization, the account details his harrowing experiences during pivotal battles, the camaraderie with fellow soldiers like his friend François, and the heart-wrenching moments of loss and trauma. As Georges witnesses the gruesome effects of warfare, including the death of comrades and the terror of battle, he grapples with moral dilemmas and the shattering of his previous beliefs about glory in war. Ultimately, "War the Creator" presents a vivid and transformative exploration of the impact of war on the human spirit, as Georges emerges not just as a soldier, but as a fundamentally changed man. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54124
999 _c94958
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