| Author |
Séverine, 1855-1929 |
| Title |
Vers la lumière... impressions vécues : affaire Dreyfus
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| Original Publication |
Paris: P.-V. Stock, 1900.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by: J.-M. Mariot from files generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica).
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| Summary |
"Vers la lumière... impressions vécues : affaire Dreyfus" by Séverine is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book deals with the Dreyfus Affair, a political scandal in France that highlighted issues of anti-Semitism and miscarriage of justice, centering around the wrongful conviction of Captain Alfred Dreyfus for treason. Séverine, likely a contemporary observer of the events, reflects on themes of honor, bravery, and the moral responsibilities of military authority throughout her narrative. The opening of the work reveals the author’s initial perspective on the Dreyfus case, where she expresses her early belief in Dreyfus's guilt, a view that eventually evolves. In this portion, she recounts the ironies inherent in the military’s conduct, particularly criticizing an officer’s despicable act of violence against a captive. Séverine delves into the ramifications of such behaviors on the integrity of the military, urging that the duty of military leaders extends beyond authority to moral accountability. She intertwines personal reflections with historical commentary, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the complexities surrounding the Dreyfus Affair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| Subject |
France -- Politics and government -- 1870-1940
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| Subject |
Dreyfus, Alfred, 1859-1935 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
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| Subject |
Esterhazy, Ferdinand Walsin, 1847-1923 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74762 |
| Release Date |
Nov 19, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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