Cry Out Of The Depths (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163822418)

Cry Out Of The Depths is a novel written by Georges Duhamel. The book is set in France during World War I and it follows the story of a young French soldier named Jean Barois. Jean is a devout Catholic who struggles to reconcile his faith with the horrors of war. As he witnesses the atrocities of battle and the suffering of his fellow soldiers, Jean begins to question his beliefs and his place in the world.The novel is written in the form of a journal, with each entry detailing Jean's thoughts and experiences during the war. Through his writing, we see Jean's inner turmoil as he grapples with the meaning of life and the existence of God. He also reflects on his relationships with his family and friends, including his childhood sweetheart, Marie.As the war drags on and the death toll rises, Jean becomes increasingly disillusioned with his faith and his country. He begins to see the war as a senseless waste of human life and questions the motives of those in power. Despite his doubts, however, Jean remains committed to his duty as a soldier and continues to fight for his country.Cry Out Of The Depths is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of faith, war, and human suffering. Through Jean's story, Duhamel offers a poignant commentary on the futility of war and the resilience of the human spirit.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.

Author: Georges Duhamel
ISBN-10: 1163822418
ISBN-13: 9781163822418
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 220
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d