Each era brings about changes in people's habits. Rapidly such changes occur in the last few decades. Primarily, this is due to the constant lack of time, which forces us to abandon many of the activities. In particular, many have to deprive yourself of the pleasure to read fiction because they can't afford to spend hours learning the description of a landscape or space, against which takes place the development of the plot works. For such busy lovers of novels, novellas and stories were invented audio books and so-called briefly. Below you will find summaries of “Irreparable moments” Zweig.
One of the best novelists of the early 20th century — Stefan Zweig — wrote many outstanding works, which were read by more than one generation. In 1927 he created the legendary cycle ‘Star hours of mankind”, in which he spoke about the turning events in the history and the personal heroism of people, literally changed the world.
The First novel “a genius of the night” dedicated to Rouget de Lille, who created the "Marseillaise", which became the anthem of France and has made her anything before is not a notable author world-famous. The second group of stories under the title “Irrevocable moment”, content summary, Chapter by Chapter see below, dedicated to the battle of Waterloo. In the book he found the place and the history of the development of California, which is a description of stardom Johann August Suter, which marked the beginning of the Gold rush. The fourth group of novels — this is the story of those who fought for victory in the conquest of the South pole and died, after he defeated.
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Here is a mosaic composed of stories about people, among whom were thousands of miles and tens or even hundreds of years, dismantled the heads!
All the characters in the series of short stories called "Star hours of mankind” — a real historical figure. Although “Irrevocable moment” we are talking about the battle of Waterloo, which was Napoleon, Marshal Ney, and the field marshals Wellington and Blucher, Zweig brought Emmanuel Pear.
This aristocrat began military service at age 14, and at the beginning of the French revolution, refused the title of Marquis, and supported Republicans. Later, he participated in all the battles of Napoleon, including the battle of Borodino. By the time of the events described in a series of short stories “Irrevocable moment" (summary see below), he, being appointed by Louis XVIII inspector-General of mounted Rangers and light lancers, defected to the Emperor and took from him the command of the 7th corps and the Alpine army.
“Pear” — this is the title of Zweig initial Chapter “Irrevocable moments”. She follows after the short introduction. In it, the writer writes about a joke that could be played by Fortuna, passing for a moment the thread of fate in the hands of nothingness and making it the arbiter of the destinies of millions.
The Story begins with a description of the situation, which was “to break loose the captive lion” — Napoleon, on which all sides approaching the shelf allies. The Emperor comes to grips with the Prussians at ligny and wins the last of his life a victory. She encourages and inspires the confidence of his faithful soldiers, who continue to believe in the happy star of Napoleon.
Now the Emperor need to win in Wellington. He is careful and sends a portion of his already small army under the command Pear. The latter receives an order in whatever was to prevent the connection of the British with the remnants of the Prussian army of Blucher. Napoleon believes Pears are honest and devoted soldier, but he knew that he was not a hero and not a strategy.
Summary “Irrevocable moments” Zweig can not convey the style of the great novelist, so you should read the product completely. However, for those who prefer briefly, let's continue. So, Chapter two, called “night at the cailloux” begins with a description of Napoleon's army, which moves at night in the pouring rain. Finally at 5 o'clock in the morning, the Emperor decides to give battle to Wellington, especially as Pears informs that the Prussians are in retreat, and promised to continue their harassment.
Brief contents of the book “Irrevocable moment” can not convey the whole drama of what Zweig describes.
Chapter three talks about the day, put the last point in a military career of Napoleon. At 9 o'clock in the morning he arranges a show of its troops. By one o'clock the British, and the French have already reached the point of exhaustion. Both armies realize that the outcome of the battle will decide the reinforcements, and the question is, who will arrive at the battlefield first — Blucher or Pear.
A Work by Stefan Zweig “Irrevocable moment" (summary see below) reaches its climax in Chapter "Error Pear”. The writer describes how the soldiers and officers sent to harass the Prussian army, hear the sounds of battle. Their commanders demand from the Pear to move to the rescue. But he, as always, loyal order of, and answers that can not violate the order of the Emperor. When General Gerard demands to let him take the army and move to the battle.
The chapters in the book “Irrevocable moment” it is easy to see how events unfolded in the most unfortunate day in the life of the great Napoleon. The climax of the story is described in Chapter "Decisive moment in the history of the world”. Pear rejects the offer of General Gerard, and thereby once and for all closes the page of history, the protagonist of which was the Corsican Bonaparte.
Soon discovered that the Prussians have long turned toward Waterloo, where Napoleon's army is waging a desperate fight with a predetermined outcome.
In the afternoon the Emperor sees on the horizon the approaching troops. He flashed the last hope that it was a Pear, but it's a Blucher. Then Napoleon throws into the fight the old guard, which is faithful to him and meekly goes to storm the heights, where he established the main forces of Wellington.
But nothing could save the Emperor. Powerful stream army of Blucher thronging the French, and they retreat, throwing everything. The Emperor himself is forced to flee and hide in the rustic tavern.
While the world mourns the defeat or celebrate the victory, only one Pear is in the dark. He finally finds a small Prussian detachment and gains a useless victory. Pear learns of the defeat at Waterloo and, left without a commander, begins to make the right decisions. He manages to bring all of its soldiers out of the encirclement without loss, to maintain army for the Emperor. However, Napoleon never stand at the head of troops…
Now you know what the work is “Irrevocable moment” Zweig. Summary (briefly) this series of short stories will certainly appeal to you and you want to get acquainted with the full contents of this book.
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