Seven Pillars of Wisdom

EAN : 9791041803644

LAWRENCE T. E.

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041803644
Réf. éditeur : 292914
Date Parution : 15 avr. 2023
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 1026
Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:54 mm
Poids : 1.296kg

Résumé

Résumé : In the first chapter of "Seven Pillars of Wisdom," T. E. Lawrence delves into the complexities and moral ambiguities faced by the Arab forces and their British allies during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire. Lawrence describes the harsh conditions of the desert, where the relentless sun and wind, coupled with the isolation and constant threat of death, strip the soldiers of their individuality and morality. The rebellion, initially seen as a strategic move by the British to weaken the Ottoman Empire, quickly becomes a chaotic and unpredictable endeavor, marked by internal conflicts and shifting allegiances. Lawrence reflects on the psychological toll of the war, where the soldiers, driven by an insatiable desire for freedom, become enslaved to their cause, losing their sense of self and morality in the process. The narrative explores the physical and emotional extremes experienced by the soldiers, highlighting the transient nature of their existence and the fleeting moments of camaraderie and passion that arise amidst the brutality of war. Lawrence's account is a candid reflection on the futility and paradoxes of war, where the pursuit of an ideal often leads to the degradation of the very values it seeks to uphold.
Biographie : Thomas Edward Lawrence CB DSO (16 August 1888 - 19 May 1935) was a British archaeologist, army officer, diplomat, and writer who became renowned for his role in the Arab Revolt (1916-1918) and the Sinai and Palestine Campaign (1915-1918) against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War. The breadth and variety of his activities and associations, and his ability to describe them vividly in writing, earned him international fame as Lawrence of Arabia, a title used for the 1962 film based on his wartime activities.