Clerambault by Romain Rolland (1920)
Clerambault follows a poet who confronts the devastating effects of war on humanity, navigating the complexities of love, loss, and the moral dilemmas surrounding patriotism and sacrifice. As he transforms from an idealistic writer to a passionate advocate for peace, he faces hostility and betrayal from those who embrace nationalism, yet remains steadfast in his convictions despite the backlash.
By Romain Rolland · First published 1920 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Philosophical Fiction · 5 chapters · 95,104 words
First lines
Agénor Clerambault sat under an arbour in his garden at St. Prix, reading to his wife and children an ode that he had just written, dedicated to Peace, ruler of men and things, "Ara Pacis Augustae. " In it he wished to celebrate the near approach of universal brotherhood. It was a July evening; a last rosy light lay on the treetops, and through the luminous haze, like a veil over the slopes of the hillside and the grey plain of the distant city, the windows on Montmartre burned like sparks of gold. Dinner was just over. Clerambault leaned across the table where the dishes yet stood, and as he spoke his glance full of simple pleasure passed from one to the other of his three auditors, sure of meeting the reflection of his own happiness.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Romain Rolland
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama
- Length: 95,104 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 934 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book explores complex characters and deep themes, characteristic of literary fiction.
- Psychological Fiction — The narrative delves into the inner thoughts and emotions of characters, focusing on their psychological states.
- Philosophical Fiction — The themes often engage with philosophical questions about existence, society, and the human condition.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and context reflect historical elements relevant to the time period in which the story unfolds.
Tags
French Literature · Realism · Psychological Insight · Social Commentary · Philosophical Themes · Existential Crisis · Human Nature · Morality · Ethics · Societal Critique · Individualism · Free Will
Contents
- PART I
- PART II
- PART III
- PART IV
- PART V