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The Silence of the Sea by Vercors (Book Analysis)

The Silence of the Sea by Vercors (Book Analysis)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

978280627012223EBookPlurilingua PublishingThis practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of The Silence of the Sea by Vercors. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including resistance and war. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 22-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Vercors Presentation of The Silence of the Sea Summary of The Silence of the Sea Character study Werner von Ebrennac The niece The uncle Analysis of The Silence of the Sea A committed story The theme of silence Two metaphorical characters About The Silence of the Sea The Silence of the Sea was illegally published in 1942 during the Nazi occupation of France. It tells the story of an old man who lives with his niece during the occupation, when their house is requistioned by a German officer. However, it turns out that the young man admires France greatly and hopes that the country will one day be united with Germany. However, the two residents of the house refuse to speak to him. The story is inspired by real events: Vercors found himself in a similar situation to the old man during the war. When it was published, the book rapidly became a symbol of the resistance. About Vercors Jean Marcel Bruller, who wrote under the name Vercors, was a French writer and artist who was born in Paris in 1902. He began his career as a comic artist and an art critic, before turning to literature in 1942 with the foundation of his publishing house Les Éditions de Minuits. He was also rather politically active: he took part in the Resistance during the Second World War and also protested against the war in Algeria. His works span a number of genres, including theatre and short stories. Several of his novels have science-fictional or fantastical elements. He died in Paris in 1991.This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of The Silence of the Sea by Vercors. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including resistance and war. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 22-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Vercors Presentation of The Silence of the Sea Summary of The Silence of the Sea Character study Werner von Ebrennac The niece The uncle Analysis of The Silence of the Sea A committed story The theme of silence Two metaphorical characters About The Silence of the Sea The Silence of the Sea was illegally published in 1942 during the Nazi occupation of France. It tells the story of an old man who lives with his niece during the occupation, when their house is requistioned by a German officer. However, it turns out that the young man admires France greatly and hopes that the country will one day be united with Germany. However, the two residents of the house refuse to speak to him. The story is inspired by real events: Vercors found himself in a similar situation to the old man during the war. When it was published, the book rapidly became a symbol of the resistance. About Vercors Jean Marcel Bruller, who wrote under the name Vercors, was a French writer and artist who was born in Paris in 1902. He began his career as a comic artist and an art critic, before turning to literature in 1942 with the foundation of his publishing house Les Éditions de Minuits. He was also rather politically active: he took part in the Resistance during the Second World War and also protested against the war in Algeria. His works span a number of genres, including theatre and short stories. Several of his novels have science-fictional or fantastical elements. He died in Paris in 1991.application/pdf1
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of The Silence of the Sea by Vercors. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including resistance and war. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 22-page reading guide is structured as follows:...
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of The Silence of the Sea by Vercors. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including resistance and war. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

This clear and detailed 22-page reading guide is structured as follows:

  • Biography of Vercors
  • Presentation of The Silence of the Sea
  • Summary of The Silence of the Sea
  • Character study
    • Werner von Ebrennac
    • The niece
    • The uncle
  • Analysis of The Silence of the Sea
    • A committed story
    • The theme of silence
    • Two metaphorical characters

About The Silence of the Sea

The Silence of the Sea was illegally published in 1942 during the Nazi occupation of France. It tells the story of an old man who lives with his niece during the occupation, when their house is requistioned by a German officer. However, it turns out that the young man admires France greatly and hopes that the country will one day be united with Germany. However, the two residents of the house refuse to speak to him.

The story is inspired by real events: Vercors found himself in a similar situation to the old man during the war. When it was published, the book rapidly became a symbol of the resistance.

About Vercors

Jean Marcel Bruller, who wrote under the name Vercors, was a French writer and artist who was born in Paris in 1902. He began his career as a comic artist and an art critic, before turning to literature in 1942 with the foundation of his publishing house Les Éditions de Minuits. He was also rather politically active: he took part in the Resistance during the Second World War and also protested against the war in Algeria.

His works span a number of genres, including theatre and short stories. Several of his novels have science-fictional or fantastical elements. He died in Paris in 1991.

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