Overview
""Light"" is a novel written by French author Henri Barbusse. The story follows the life of a young man named Malo, who is born into poverty in a small French village. Despite his difficult upbringing, Malo is determined to make something of himself and pursues his education with great enthusiasm. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Jeanne, but their relationship is complicated by their differing social backgrounds.As Malo grows older, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the world around him. He witnesses the injustices of the French colonial system and the horrors of World War I, which leave him questioning the very nature of humanity. Despite these challenges, Malo remains committed to his ideals and continues to fight for a better world.""Light"" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, social justice, and the human condition. Barbusse's vivid prose and keen insights into the human psyche make this a must-read for anyone interested in modern literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781163616024
- ISBN-10: 1163616028
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.67 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.94 pounds
- Page Count: 318
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