The Call Of The Soil by Adrien Bertrand
A contemplative, lyrical work that follows a protagonist drawn back to the land and the deep moral and spiritual pull of rural life. Through vivid depictions of country work, local characters, and reflections shaped by wartime loss and social change, the narrative examines belonging, identity, duty, and the reciprocal bond between people and the earth they tend. The prose balances intimate everyday detail with broader meditations on sacrifice, patriotism, and the endurance of tradition amid upheaval.
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- Published
- 1916
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 230
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
- - L'Appel du sol
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