Les Précurseurs by Romain Rolland
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Rolland, Romain, 1866-1944
French
"Les Précurseurs" by Romain Rolland is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century, particularly during the tumultuous years surrounding World War I. The work serves as a tribute to courageous individuals from various nations who have maintained their intellectual freedom and commitment to internationalism amidst the chaos of war and t...
who are seen as heralds of peace and human solidarity. The opening of "Les Précurseurs" establishes the context for Rolland's writings, noting that these essays were crafted and published in Switzerland between 1915 and 1919. He discusses the immense struggles faced by free thinkers during the violent upheavals of war—individuals who, despite persecution and disdain, continue to uphold the ideals of liberty and fraternity among all peoples. Additionally, the opening introduces Rolland's ode, “Ara Pacis,” which passionately calls for peace and communion in a time marked by division and violence. It sets an emotional and philosophical tone, infusing the text with a sense of urgency for unity and hope for a more harmonious future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Edward Harris
2 months agoI have to admit, the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. It exceeded all my expectations.
Betty Martin
4 months agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. It exceeded all my expectations.
Logan Miller
2 months agoA fantastic discovery, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. I will be reading more from this author.
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Susan Roberts
4 months agoAs someone who reads a lot, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. A true masterpiece of its kind.