Under Fire E-Book

Henri Barbusse

• Herausgeber: Passerino
• Kategorie: Gesellschafts- und Liebesromane
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2023

Beschreibung

Under Fire (Le Feu)  is a novel written by Henri Barbusse and published in 1916. It is a fictionalized account of Barbusse's experiences as a soldier during World War I.
The novel is considered one of the most significant works of war literature and offers a powerful and unvarnished depiction of the harsh realities and horrors of trench warfare.

Translated by Fitzwater Wray

Henri Barbusse was a French novelist, journalist, and a prominent figure in the literary and political scene of the early 20th century. He was born on May 17, 1873, in Asnières-sur-Seine, France, and died on August 30, 1935, in Moscow, Soviet Union.

Barbusse is best known for his novel "Le Feu" ( Under Fire), published in 1916, which brought him international acclaim. The book is a fictionalized account of his experiences as a soldier during World War I, offering a realistic and often grim portrayal of the horrors of war. It is considered one of the most important war novels ever written.