"Sac-Au-Dos" by Joris Karl Huysmans is a story that highlights the challenging journey of Eugène Lejantel through the Franco-Prussian War as a reluctant soldier, where he's forced into military service and grapples with its harsh realities while longing for personal meaning. Eugène’s story paints a detailed picture of military camps and hospital stays, showing the hardships and bonds formed among soldiers during wartime. Amidst the chaos, he finds moments of connection through friends like Francis and the kindness of Sister Angèle, adding layers of tenderness and rebellion to his experience. This tale reflects Eugène's quest for freedom and his struggle to find his place in a world overshadowed by conflict and doubt.
Sac-Au-Dos 1907
By J.-K. (Joris-Karl) Huysmans
Amidst the grim reality of war, a young soldier searches for meaning, friendship, and fleeting moments of peace.
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2007-10-27
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About the AuthorCharles-Marie-Georges Huysmans was a French novelist and art critic who published his works as Joris-Karl Huysmans. He is most famous for the novel À rebours. He supported himself by way of a 30-year career in the French civil service.
Charles-Marie-Georges Huysmans was a French novelist and art critic who published his works as Joris-Karl Huysmans. He is most famous for the novel À rebours. He supported himself by way of a 30-year career in the French civil service.
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