Madame Therese Ou Les Volontaires De '92 (1886)

By Erckmann-Chatrian, Alexandre Chatrian, Émile Erckmann

Book Overview

Madame Therese Ou Les Volontaires De '92 is a novel written by the French author duo Erckmann-Chatrian and was first published in 1886. The story is set during the French Revolution and follows the life of a woman named Madame Therese, who is a widow and the owner of a small farm in the Vosges Mountains. Madame Therese is a strong and independent woman who is respected by her fellow villagers. She is also a fervent supporter of the Revolution, and when war breaks out between France and Austria, she decides to join the army as a volunteer. Madame Therese becomes a nurse and provides medical care to wounded soldiers on the battlefield.Throughout the novel, Madame Therese encounters various challenges and obstacles, including the threat of being captured by the enemy and the betrayal of a trusted friend. However, she remains determined and resilient, fighting for her beliefs and the safety of her country.Erckmann-Chatrian's Madame Therese Ou Les Volontaires De '92 is a powerful and inspiring story of a woman's courage and strength during a turbulent period in French history. It provides a unique perspective on the French Revolution and the role of women in wartime.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165674432
• ISBN13: 9781165674435
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"