Barbusse’s work is infused with the banner of revolutionary struggle. Barbusse’s classic creation is a prophetic book about the fire of war, the flames of revolution. “Under Fire” was followed by “Clarity,” a novel that can only be understood in the light of October and the horizons it opened. “True Stories” is a book about the harsh trials that fall to the lot of freedom fighters—a work filled with unwavering faith in the victory of a righteous cause.
These books together form a kind of trilogy about war and revolution—its great victories, terrifying lessons, and bright prospects.
Translated from French by V. Parna kh, N. Yakovleva, N. Zharkova, N. Nemch inova, and others.