Letter from Eugène Lemercier to his mother, Marguerite Lemercier, informing her that he is in new quarters near Verdun,
1915 January 25 and 26.
Explains his philosophy of adaptation and acceptance of the horrors and his "moments of revolt" when his memories come back. Also explains how being an artist helps him extract everything beautiful he can from the present moment. Mentions sergeant Costecalde [?].
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| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | French |
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| Notes: | Addressed to "Madame Lemercier / 40 Rue Lauriston / Paris". Postmark "Trésor et Postes, 33", dated 27 January [19]15. Physical description: 3 items : letter (6 pages) and envelope. Citations/References: Lettres d'un soldat (août 1914-avril 1915) : Préface de André Chevrillon / [Eugène Lemercier]. Paris : Librairie Chapelot, 1916. p. 116-118. Citations/References: Lettres d'un soldat (août 1914-avril 1915) : Présentées par Bernard Giovanangeli / Eugène Emmanuel Lemercier. Paris : Bernard Giovanangeli Editeur, 2013. p. 125-126. more |
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Letter from Eugène Lemercier to his mother, Marguerite Lemercier, informing her that he is in new quarters near Verdun,
1915 January 25 and 26.
| In Collection: | Lemercier Papers, 1910-1925 |
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| Description: | Explains his philosophy of adaptation and acceptance of the horrors and his "moments of revolt" when his memories come back. Also explains how being an artist helps him extract everything beautiful he can from the present moment. Mentions sergeant Costecalde [?]. |
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| Language: | French |
| Extent: | 3 items : letter (6 pages) and envelope. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 8,751/1/176
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |