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Jean-Christophe's Journey and Journey's End

by Romain Rolland ...

From behind the house rises the murmuring of the river. All day long the rain has been beating against the window-panes; a stream of water trickles down the window at the corner where it is broken. The yellowish light of the day dies down. The room is dim and dull. The new-born child stirs in his cradle. Although the old man left his sabots at the door when he entered, his footsteps make the floor ... Read more

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From behind the house rises the murmuring of the river. All day long the rain has been beating against the window-panes; a stream of water trickles down the window at the corner where it is broken. The yellowish light of the day dies down. The room is dim and dull. The new-born child stirs in his cradle. Although the old man left his sabots at the door when he entered, his footsteps make the floor
... Read more
Jean Christophe in Paris: The Market-Place, Antoinette, the House

by Romain Rolland ...

Disorder in order. Untidy officials offhanded in manner. Travelers protesting against the rules and regulations, to which they submitted all the same. Christophe was in France. After having satisfied the curiosity of the customs, he took his seat again in the train for Paris. Night was over the fields that were soaked with the rain. The hard lights of the stations accentuated the sadness of the ... Read more

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Disorder in order. Untidy officials offhanded in manner. Travelers protesting against the rules and regulations, to which they submitted all the same. Christophe was in France. After having satisfied the curiosity of the customs, he took his seat again in the train for Paris. Night was over the fields that were soaked with the rain. The hard lights of the stations accentuated the sadness of the
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JEAN-CHRISTOPHE JOURNEY'S END LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THE BURNING BUSH THE NEW DAWN

by Romain Rolland ...

Love and Friendship is the first part of the novel and it tells the story of Jean-Christophe's return to Switzerland after several years of living in Paris. He is reunited with his old friend Olivier and his wife Antoinette, and he begins to fall in love with Antoinette. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Antoinette is married to Oliver.The Burning Bush is the second part ... Read more

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Love and Friendship is the first part of the novel and it tells the story of Jean-Christophe's return to Switzerland after several years of living in Paris. He is reunited with his old friend Olivier and his wife Antoinette, and he begins to fall in love with Antoinette. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Antoinette is married to Oliver.The Burning Bush is the second part
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Above the Battle

Challenging the Glorification of War: A Lyrical Journey of Disillusionment and Compassion in World War I

by Romain Rolland ...

Translated by C. K. Ogden ...

In "Above the Battle," Romain Rolland presents a profound exploration of the psychological and moral dilemmas faced during World War I. Written with lyrical intensity and a philosophical underpinning, the novel delves into the impact of war on human consciousness, grappling with themes of patriotism, individualism, and the quest for peace amidst chaos. Set against the backdrop of a Europe torn ... Read more

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In "Above the Battle," Romain Rolland presents a profound exploration of the psychological and moral dilemmas faced during World War I. Written with lyrical intensity and a philosophical underpinning, the novel delves into the impact of war on human consciousness, grappling with themes of patriotism, individualism, and the quest for peace amidst chaos. Set against the backdrop of a Europe torn
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Jean-Christophe

by Romain Rolland ...

Translated by Gilbert Cannan ...

Jean-Christophe Krafft, born into a Belgian-German family of musicians, seems destined for music from an early age: he is sensitive to sound, learns to play the piano, and, with the help of his grandfather, soon writes his first compositions. This leads him to become a court musician of the Grand Duchy on the Rhine, where he lives. Along the way, he experiences love, setbacks, poverty, but also ... Read more

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Jean-Christophe Krafft, born into a Belgian-German family of musicians, seems destined for music from an early age: he is sensitive to sound, learns to play the piano, and, with the help of his grandfather, soon writes his first compositions. This leads him to become a court musician of the Grand Duchy on the Rhine, where he lives. Along the way, he experiences love, setbacks, poverty, but also
... Read more
Jean-Christophe

Restored Classics to Go Edition

by Romain Rolland ...

In Paris, Christophe and Olivier scrape by on poverty, erratic meals, and relentless work, even as word of Christophe's talent begins to spread. Then, in a burst of public frenzy, journalists drag the half-awake composer into the machinery of fame, and newspaper magnate Arsène Gamache seizes on him as a reputation-making force. Olivier, hoping to help, has quietly fed the press, only to watch a ... Read more

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In Paris, Christophe and Olivier scrape by on poverty, erratic meals, and relentless work, even as word of Christophe's talent begins to spread. Then, in a burst of public frenzy, journalists drag the half-awake composer into the machinery of fame, and newspaper magnate Arsène Gamache seizes on him as a reputation-making force. Olivier, hoping to help, has quietly fed the press, only to watch a
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Jean-Christophe

Restored Classics to Go Edition

by Romain Rolland ...

Jean-Christophe opens like a great river, carrying the story of a musical genius and moral hero from a rain-dark birth into a life shaped by truth, suffering, and defiance. Romain Rolland presents Christophe as a pure-voiced figure set against the lies of both German and French society, a hero whose honesty challenges compromise, nationalism, and a decayed civilization. The novel begins in a ... Read more

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Jean-Christophe opens like a great river, carrying the story of a musical genius and moral hero from a rain-dark birth into a life shaped by truth, suffering, and defiance. Romain Rolland presents Christophe as a pure-voiced figure set against the lies of both German and French society, a hero whose honesty challenges compromise, nationalism, and a decayed civilization. The novel begins in a
... Read more
Beethoven

by Romain Rolland ...

"Beethoven" by Romain Rolland is a profound exploration of the life and music of the legendary composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Rolland delves into Beethoven's struggles, triumphs, and the emotional depth of his compositions. The book paints a vivid portrait of the man behind the music, highlighting his passion, resilience, and the impact of his deafness on his creative process. Through rich ... Read more

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"Beethoven" by Romain Rolland is a profound exploration of the life and music of the legendary composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Rolland delves into Beethoven's struggles, triumphs, and the emotional depth of his compositions. The book paints a vivid portrait of the man behind the music, highlighting his passion, resilience, and the impact of his deafness on his creative process. Through rich
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The Collected Works of Romain Rolland. Illustrated

Jean-Christophe, Colas Breugnon, Pierre and Luce and others

by Romain Rolland ...

Translated by Gilbert Cannan, Ben Ray Redman, Eleanor Stimson, Wyck Brooks, Katherine Miller, Charles de Kay, Barrett H. Clark, Clementina Black ...

Romain Rolland was a French dramatist, novelist, essayist, art historian and mystic who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1915 "as a tribute to the lofty idealism of his literary production and to the sympathy and love of truth with which he has described different types of human beings".He was a leading supporter of Josef Stalin in France and is also noted for his correspondence with ... Read more

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Romain Rolland was a French dramatist, novelist, essayist, art historian and mystic who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1915 "as a tribute to the lofty idealism of his literary production and to the sympathy and love of truth with which he has described different types of human beings".He was a leading supporter of Josef Stalin in France and is also noted for his correspondence with
... Read more
Above the Battle

by Romain Rolland ...

"Above the Battle" by Romain Rolland is a profound exploration of the human condition during times of conflict. The narrative delves into the psychological and moral dilemmas faced by individuals amidst the chaos of war. Rolland's characters grapple with their ideals and the harsh realities of life, reflecting the author's deep philosophical insights. Through rich prose, he examines the impact of ... Read more

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"Above the Battle" by Romain Rolland is a profound exploration of the human condition during times of conflict. The narrative delves into the psychological and moral dilemmas faced by individuals amidst the chaos of war. Rolland's characters grapple with their ideals and the harsh realities of life, reflecting the author's deep philosophical insights. Through rich prose, he examines the impact of
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Above the Battle

by Romain Rolland ...

These lines of Walt Whitman will be recalled by many who read the following pages: for not only does Rolland himself refer to Whitman in his brief Introduction, but, were it not for a certain bizarrerie apart from their context, the words "Over the Carnage" might perhaps have stood on the cover of this volume as a striking variant on Au-dessus de la Mêlée. Yet though the voice comes to us over the ... Read more

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These lines of Walt Whitman will be recalled by many who read the following pages: for not only does Rolland himself refer to Whitman in his brief Introduction, but, were it not for a certain bizarrerie apart from their context, the words "Over the Carnage" might perhaps have stood on the cover of this volume as a striking variant on Au-dessus de la Mêlée. Yet though the voice comes to us over the
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Pierre and Luce

by Romain Rolland ...

The novel revolves around the central characters, Pierre, and Luce, two young lovers who find their lives intertwined amidst the chaos of war. Pierre is a sensitive and idealistic young man from a wealthy family, while Luce is a spirited and compassionate young woman from a modest background.Their love story unfolds in Paris, against the backdrop of the impending conflict. Despite their different ... Read more

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The novel revolves around the central characters, Pierre, and Luce, two young lovers who find their lives intertwined amidst the chaos of war. Pierre is a sensitive and idealistic young man from a wealthy family, while Luce is a spirited and compassionate young woman from a modest background.Their love story unfolds in Paris, against the backdrop of the impending conflict. Despite their different
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