The Conscript by Erckmann-Chatrian
A Tale of the French War of 1813
Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, this gripping tale follows the life of a young Alsatian man who is forcibly conscripted into the French army. As he navigates the harsh realities of military life, he grapples with the moral dilemmas of war and the impact of his absence on his family and village. Through vivid storytelling, the narrative explores themes of duty, identity, and the personal cost of conflict, offering a poignant reflection on the human condition during tumultuous times.
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- Published
- 1864
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- The Conscript: A Story of the French War of 1813
- The Story of a Peasant
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- Fifty Representative Historical Novels (Jonathan Nield, 1925) (A Guide to the Best Historical Novels and Tales by Jonathan Nield)