Henri Barbusse
French author and journalist, 'Le Feu'
Born
May 17th, 1873
151 years ago
Died
August 30th, 1935
89 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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Born in 1873, an author and journalist wrote significant works exploring the experiences of soldiers during World War I. 'Le Feu' (Under Fire) depicted the brutal realities of trench warfare, highlighting the struggles faced by soldiers. Barbusse's writing emphasized the importance of human experience amidst the horrors of war. In addition to fiction, contributed to various publications with essays and articles. Incorporated themes of anti-war sentiment and critique of militarism throughout the career.
Authored 'Le Feu' (Under Fire)
Won the Prix Goncourt in 1916
Contributed to several major publications
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