
In a time when the world is consumed by conflict, this reflective work turns its gaze toward the quieter, stubborn flame that lives inside every human heart. The author, speaking from the trenches of personal loss and collective turmoil, asks listeners to consider how inner life can persist, even thrive, amid the roar of war. With candid honesty, he explores the tension between external chaos and the yearning for peace that resides deep within us.
Through a blend of personal memoir and philosophical musing, the narrative invites you to join a conversation about resilience, compassion, and the possibility of a gentler future. It challenges the notion that power is measured solely by weapons, suggesting instead that true possession of the world lies in nurturing the soul. Listeners will find a thoughtful companion for moments when the noise of history feels overwhelming, and a reminder that the heart’s quiet strength can illuminate even the darkest days.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (248K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: The Century Co., 1919.
Credits
Andrés V. Galia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2021-10-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1884–1966
A doctor as well as a novelist, he brought unusual moral clarity and compassion to French literature, especially in books shaped by the human cost of war. His fiction is best known for combining intimate character studies with a steady, humane skepticism toward modern life.
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