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Set against the backdrop of World War I, this novel draws from the author's firsthand experiences as a French soldier on the Western Front. It vividly portrays the harrowing realities of trench warfare and the camaraderie among soldiers. Recognized for its powerful narrative, it was awarded the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 1916, marking it as one of the earliest fictional accounts of the war. The story captures the emotional and psychological toll of conflict, offering a poignant reflection on the human condition amidst chaos.
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Under Fire, Henri Barbusse
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Under Fire
- Subtitle
- The Story of a Squad
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henri Barbusse
- Publisher
- Vij Books India Private Limited
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 284
- ISBN13
- 9789395675178
- Series
- Original title
- Le feu
- Rating
- 3.65 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of World War I, this novel draws from the author's firsthand experiences as a French soldier on the Western Front. It vividly portrays the harrowing realities of trench warfare and the camaraderie among soldiers. Recognized for its powerful narrative, it was awarded the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 1916, marking it as one of the earliest fictional accounts of the war. The story captures the emotional and psychological toll of conflict, offering a poignant reflection on the human condition amidst chaos.