The Man Who Survived (1918)

By Camille Marbo

Book Overview

The Man Who Survived is a novel written by Camille Marbo and published in 1918. The story revolves around the character of Jean de Kerdren, a French soldier who miraculously survives a brutal battle during World War I. Despite being severely injured and left for dead, Jean manages to crawl to safety and is eventually rescued by a group of friendly villagers. As he recovers from his injuries, Jean begins to reflect on his life and the events that led him to the battlefield. He recalls his childhood in Brittany, his love for a woman named Yvonne, and his decision to join the army. Through his memories, the reader gets a glimpse into the social and political climate of France during the early 20th century.As Jean recovers, he becomes determined to return to the front and continue fighting for his country. However, he soon realizes that the war has changed him in ways he never could have imagined. He struggles to come to terms with his experiences and the loss of his comrades, and begins to question the purpose of the war.The Man Who Survived is a powerful and moving novel that explores the themes of war, love, and the human spirit. Through the character of Jean de Kerdren, Marbo offers a poignant commentary on the devastating effects of war on individuals and society as a whole.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: 1167201329
• ISBN13: 9781167201325
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"