The Conscript: A Tale of War (Classic Reprint)

Alexandre Dumas

ISBN 10: 1330562348 / ISBN 13: 9781330562345

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book tells the story of two families living in a small village in France, offering a poignant glimpse into the lives of peasants during the early 19th century. The author, through rich, evocative prose, transports us to a world of hard work, simple pleasures, and deep-seated beliefs. We meet Father Cadet, a man obsessed with acquiring land, and his step-daughter Madeleine, whose life is defined by toil and hardship. Across the road lives Dame Marie, the wife of the village schoolmaster, and her daughter Mariette. Their lives are intertwined with Father Cadet's through a web of shared hardship and kindness. The book explores the profound bond between humans and the land they inhabit, with the author drawing parallels between the peasant's love for their fields and the mythical allure of water. The narrative delves into the themes of faith, poverty, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly within the context of a rural community. Through the author's vivid portrayals of these characters and their interconnected lives, we gain a unique understanding of the social and economic realities of pre-industrial France. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Conscript: A Tale of War (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330562348
• ISBN 13: 9781330562345
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Childrens Fiction

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Synopsis

This book tells the story of two families living in a small village in France, offering a poignant glimpse into the lives of peasants during the early 19th century. The author, through rich, evocative prose, transports us to a world of hard work, simple pleasures, and deep-seated beliefs. We meet Father Cadet, a man obsessed with acquiring land, and his step-daughter Madeleine, whose life is defined by toil and hardship. Across the road lives Dame Marie, the wife of the village schoolmaster, and her daughter Mariette. Their lives are intertwined with Father Cadet's through a web of shared hardship and kindness. The book explores the profound bond between humans and the land they inhabit, with the author drawing parallels between the peasant's love for their fields and the mythical allure of water. The narrative delves into the themes of faith, poverty, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly within the context of a rural community. Through the author's vivid portrayals of these characters and their interconnected lives, we gain a unique understanding of the social and economic realities of pre-industrial France.

About the Author

Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) was one of the literary lights of France during the Romantic Revolution, his complete works eventually filling over three hundred volumes. George Bernard Shaw described him as "one of the best storytellersa ]that ever lived." The Man in the Iron Mask and The Three Musketeers are available from Brilliance Audio.