Le feu (Journal d'une Escouade)

Written after twenty-two months in the trenches, this Prix Goncourt winner follows a squad of diverse soldiers united by their desire to survive.

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"Le feu (Journal d'une Escouade)" by Henri Barbusse is a novel published in 1916, based on the author's own experiences as a volunteer soldier in World War I. Written after twenty-two months in the trenches, this Prix Goncourt winner follows a squad of diverse soldiers united by their desire to survive. Through dialogue and observation, Barbusse captures the expressions, fears, and horrors of frontline warfare. The book sparked controversy for its break with wartime propaganda and its unflinching portrayal of combat's brutal reality.

Format: EPUB
Language: French
Length: 411 pages
Published: 1 January 1916