Fighting France, from Dunkerque to Belfort (eBook)

Witnessing the Resilience: A War Memoir of France's Turbulent Past

Edith Wharton (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
89 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766462114-6 (EAN)

Infos

In 'Fighting France, from Dunkerque to Belfort', Edith Wharton provides a vivid firsthand account of her experiences during World War I, showcasing her sharp observational skills and eloquent prose. As an American living in Paris at the time, Wharton offers unique insights into the war-torn country, detailing the resilience of the French people and the devastation caused by the conflict. Her narrative combines elements of travel writing, journalism, and personal reflection, creating a compelling blend of genres that immerses the reader in the wartime atmosphere of France. Wharton's meticulous attention to detail and evocative descriptions paint a vivid picture of the landscape and the people she encounters along her journey. This book serves as a valuable historical document and a poignant tribute to the courage of the French nation during a turbulent period in its history. Recommended for readers interested in World War I, travel narratives, and the work of Edith Wharton.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 19.5.2021
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Schlagworte: 1914-1918 • Battle of Dunkirk • Belfort • Edith Wharton • France • French history • french military • French Resistance • historical nonfiction • personal narratives • war memoir • Women authors • World War • WWI literature