| Author |
Faure, Élie, 1873-1937 |
| LoC No. |
19016230
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| Title |
La roue
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| Original Publication |
Paris: Georges Crès, 1919.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"La Roue" by Élie Faure is a dialogue-driven narrative likely written in the early 20th century. The work delves into themes surrounding war, patriotism, and human existence through conversations between characters, including a soldier and a pharmacist, who explore their beliefs about the futility and suffering brought by war. As they discuss, they reflect on broader existential questions, love, and the complexities of societal dynamics. The opening of the work sets a profound tone, beginning with a philosophical exchange between two men walking side by side—one a soldier and the other a pharmacist. They converse about the nature of war and its implications on life, touching upon personal perspectives shaped by their experiences. As the discussion unfolds, they grapple with the dichotomy of violence and love, examine the necessity of suffering for creation, and the moral implications of their choices in a chaotic world. Meanwhile, other characters are introduced, hinting at their individual struggles with the overarching backdrop of war, which intensifies the emotional atmosphere. The narrative begins to paint a vivid picture of the impact of war on personal lives and societal values, establishing a poignant exploration of human conflicts and connections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72160 |
| Release Date |
Nov 18, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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