Description
Set against the vast machinery of the First World War, this novel follows a small group of young French men as they move from the bright, almost naïve thrill of mobilization into the grinding reality of modern combat. With meticulous attention to historical detail, it traces how industrial warfare reshapes bodies, minds, and loyalties—turning grand ideals into urgent survival. Jean Echenoz’s signature style—precise, alert, and quietly daring—brings a singular perspective to a conflict often told in sweeping terms, illuminating the human cost behind the statistics. Themes of disillusionment, endurance, and the collision between culture and catastrophe pulse beneath the action, making the book both a compelling narrative and a sharply researched portrait of 1914’s turning point.
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paperback
Hanser Berlin
Published Jan 1, 2014
128 pages
ISBN: 9783446245006
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First Published
2012
Language
fra
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