Le Voyage du Centurion by Ernest Psichari
"Le Voyage du Centurion" by Ernest Psichari is a posthumous novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on Maxence, a French officer who embarks on a military expedition in Mauritania, seeking both external adventure and internal redemption, intertwining themes of military duty and spiritual awakening. The novel delves into the complex psychology of a soldier grappling with his feelings toward his homeland and faith, offering a unique explorationof patriotism, sacrifice, and the search for meaning. At the start of the story, we meet Maxence, who feels liberated as he rides through the African landscape, yet simultaneously harbors a deep disconnection from France and its chaos. Raised by an intellectually inclined father, Maxence struggles with feelings of emptiness and a gnawing discontent with the world around him. As he journeys into the stark beauty of the desert, he seeks a deeper understanding of himself and his place in it, aspiring to confront his troubled past and to connect with a purer sense of reality amidst the harshness of his military duties. The opening portion sets the stage for a poignant exploration of identity, faith, and the soldier's dual existence in both the physical and spiritual realms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Psichari, Ernest, 1883-1914 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935 |
| Title | Le Voyage du Centurion |
| Original Publication | France: Louis Conard,1922. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | France -- Colonies -- Africa -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68632 |
| Release Date | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 105 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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