"The New Book of Martyrs" by Georges Duhamel is a compelling chronicle of soldiers grappling with devastating injuries during World War I. The story focuses on the agonizing experiences of men wounded in battle, portraying both their physical pain and deep emotional scars as they navigate the horrors of war. The narrative shows the brutal conditions inside military hospitals and highlights the sacrifices of everyday people trapped in extraordinary circumstances. Characters like Marie Lerondeau, a young wounded soldier, and Carre, an older man enduring constant pain, connect in a hospital ward, sharing their stories and confronting the harsh realities of survival together. The opening underscores the emotional bonds forged amidst immense suffering and the sharp contrast between the soldiers' former ordinary lives and their current state. The book asks readers to consider the profound impact of war not only on the bodies but also on the spirits of these men as they navigate their shared trials in an environment marked by despair and fleeting tenderness.
The New Book of Martyrs
By Georges Duhamel
In a world torn apart by war, broken bodies and spirits collide in a desperate fight for survival within the walls of a military hospital where only the bonds of shared suffering offer a glimmer of hope.
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About the AuthorGeorges Duhamel was a French author, born in Paris. Duhamel trained as a doctor, and during World War I was attached to the French Army. In 1920, he published Confession de minuit, the first of a series featuring the anti-hero Salavin. In 1935, he was elected as a member of the Académie française. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature twenty-seven times. He was also the father of the musicologist and composer Antoine Duhamel.
Georges Duhamel was a French author, born in Paris. Duhamel trained as a doctor, and during World War I was attached to the French Army. In 1920, he published Confession de minuit, the first of a series featuring the anti-hero Salavin. In 1935, he was elected as a member of the Académie française. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature twenty-seven times. He was also the father of the musicologist and composer Antoine Duhamel.
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