Captain Conan (novel)
| Author | Roger Vercel |
|---|---|
| Original title | Capitaine Conan |
| Language | French |
| Publisher | éditions Albin Michel |
Publication date | 1934 |
| Publication place | France |
Published in English | 1940 |
| Pages | 255 |
Captain Conan (French: Capitaine Conan) is a novel by the French writer Roger Vercel, published in 1934 through éditions Albin Michel. It follows a French captain as he leads his men in the Balkans during World War I and portrays the effects the war has on his character. It was inspired by Vercel's personal experiences from the war.[1]
The book was awarded the 1934 Prix Goncourt.[1] It was adapted into the film Captain Conan, directed by Bertrand Tavernier and released in 1996.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Captain Conan". Kirkus Reviews. 15 June 1935. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
- ^ Maslin, Janet (10 September 1997). "Confronting Peace, a Warrior Finds His Greatest Challenge". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
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