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Delivres ! ; Le premier journal francais lu depuis trente et un mois: avec quelle joie l'habitant d Creator: Unknown
Delivres ! ; Le premier journal francais lu depuis trente et un mois: avec quelle joie l'habitant delivre l'accueille !, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Delivres!; Le premier journal francais lu depuis trente et un mois - avec quelle joie l'habitant delivre l'accueille!
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(Delivered!; The first French newspaper read since thirty-one months: with what joy the inhabitant welcomes the deliverer!) is a poignant and evocative image capturing the moment of relief and joy during the First World War when the delivery of a newspaper signified a connection to the outside world. The photograph, taken in 1917, depicts an elderly woman and a man seated at a dining table, surrounded by other men in a dimly lit room. The woman, with a look of excitement and anticipation, holds the precious newspaper aloft, while the man, dressed in military uniform, looks on with a proud and satisfied expression. The room is filled with other men, some standing, others seated, all gathered around the table, eagerly awaiting their turn to read the latest news from the front. The image is a poignant reminder of the isolation and hardship experienced by people during the First World War, and the importance of news and communication in maintaining morale. The simple act of reading a newspaper became a symbol of hope and connection to the world beyond the confines of the home or the trenches. The photograph is a testament to the enduring human spirit and the power of communication, even in the most challenging of circumstances. This image is from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The exact location or identity of the people in the photograph remains unknown, adding to the sense of timelessness and universality of the image. It is a powerful reminder of the human experience during the First World War and the importance of connection and communication in times of hardship.
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