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This review is from: Jean Barois (in French) (French Edition) (Paperback)
This is the second book by Martin du Gard that I have read. I enjoyed the first one, "The Thibaults", but I was uncertain of its' message. I do not have such doubts about "Jean Barois". There are actually two topics of note in this novel. The primary one is the on-going debate between Christianity and what we have come to call "secular humanism". The novel begins and ends with this theme. In the middle half of the book, however, is another subject; The Dreyfus Affair. Persons interested in the debate between religion vs. atheism will find this a fascinating book. The author really does justice to both sides of the issue and brings out the best artillery that each side had to offer. The main character is a person who has gone out of his way to denounce all faith as meaningless. He losses his wife and other loved ones in his adamant refusal to just show up for any Christian rites. It's not enough to decline, he must also ridicule. The middle portion of the novel is a terrific insight to the affair of Captain Dreyfus. In case you aren't aware of this notorious event in French History, it has to do with a French officer (Dreyfus) being found guilty of treason and exiled to Devil's Island. It so happens that Captain Dreyfus is a Jew which many believe to be the reason that he was charged and convicted. Some years after his conviction evidence came to light that exonerated the Captain and created a scandal for the whole French military. (For some who have developed particular opinions of the French in the last 6 months, this might be reason enough to read the book). The events unfold through the eyes of Jean Barois and his compatriots who publish a political magazine. The heated discussions that these gentlemen have effectively draws out the various perspectives of the scandal and its' affect on France. The novel then finds it way back to the subject of religious faith vs. scientific fact. This happens by the emergence of a new character and her affect on Monsiuer Barois. Again the debate is heavily engaged and the reader will probably again be impressed by how the author is able to argue both positions so well. Ultimately we see the author's preferred response to the issue but proponents of the oposite view will come away feeling that they had a fair hearing. For those interested in the two subjects I have cited, this book is a masterpiece of literature and should not be missed! For those not interested in the about subjects, this book should still be an enjoyable and enlightening experience. I admit I was a bit confused by the dual subject matter and the almost abrupt change from one to the next. However, I think the author did so to bring out the passion that was within Jean Barois and how it was, for a time at least, able to replace the passions of faith that exist in others. This book was written 90 years ago but its' meaning and relevance is quite contemporary. It may be hard to find but it'll be worth the effort.
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Jean Barois,
This review is from: Jean Barois (in French) (French Edition) (Paperback)
The story is centerd in an atheus man,Jean Barois, and the conflict,of not believing in a God and the need to do so.The majesty in wich du Gard treats a theme of special difficulty: the religious problematic of the modern man,makes this one of the most characteristic and suggestive books in modern french literature. Not recomended to people who have doubts in they're religious faith. ;)
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