"The Conscript: A Story of the French War of 1813" by Erckmann-Chatrian is a historical fiction novel set during the Napoleonic Wars, and it follows the life of Joseph Bertha, a young apprentice watchmaker, as he is forced into military service, disrupting his peaceful life and his relationship with his beloved. The story explores the complex emotions and moral issues surrounding war, by focusing on Joseph's personal battles and the wider effects of military glory on ordinary people within the community. As Napoleon's military presence captivates the village, Joseph wrestles with his fear of conscription due to a physical limitation, while trying to pursue his relationship with Catharine. The novel captures the mixture of excitement and dread within the community as they grapple with the impact of war and conscription on their lives.
The Conscript: A Story of the French war of 1813
By Erckmann-Chatrian
Torn from his peaceful life and love, a young man confronts the harsh realities of war as he's unwillingly swept into Napoleon's army.
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About the AuthorErckmann-Chatrian was the name used by French authors Émile Erckmann (1822–1899) and Alexandre Chatrian (1826–1890), nearly all of whose works were jointly written.
Erckmann-Chatrian was the name used by French authors Émile Erckmann (1822–1899) and Alexandre Chatrian (1826–1890), nearly all of whose works were jointly written.
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