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The Marne: a tale of the war

Author:
Edith Wharton
Read by:
Elizabeth Klett
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Ratings
Book
4
Narrator
3
Release Date
January 16, 2017
Duration
1 hour 56 minutes
Summary
American writer Edith Wharton is known for her novels of manners set in old New York; yet much of her adult life was spent in France. She lived in Paris throughout World War I and was heavily involved in refugee work. Her 1918 novella The Marne dramatizes the events of the war as seen through the eyes of 15-year-old Troy Belknap, an American boy who longs to join up and save his beloved France. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)
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Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2023

Great to slow down and fall asleep to. I keep falling to sleep, so still need to listen to the last 5 minutes.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2020

This read left me with a slight taste of disgust, just as the writer intended I guess; the style and attitude of the upper class Americans towards the war is quite disgusting, nevertheless the foolish longing of the maine character, Troy, to fight in a real battle. The author describes France and the war scenery in every detail, it unfolds in front of the eyes of the reader. Overall it is a fair read, I rate it 3 stars because of the unpleasant feelings it has left in me. As for the narration, exceptional as it is always with Elizabeth Klett; I especially enjoyed her beautiful and accurate french accent. Bravo Elizabeth!

Profile Avatar Ron T. Oct 2018

Probably an accurate account of the Americans attitude towards France prior to actually landing there. Also the snuitty upper class/wealthy ladies and gentlemen of the time. Overall a fair read.

The Marne: a tale of the war

The Marne: a tale of the war

Author: Edith Wharton
Read by: Elizabeth Klett
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