Romain Rolland

Romain Rolland
Romain Rolland (1866–1944) was a French writer, playwright, and musicologist, best known for his commitment to social justice and pacifism. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1915 for his 10-volume novel series "Jean-Christophe," which follows the life of a German musician. Rolland was a strong advocate for non-violence and humanism, and he corresponded with notable figures like Mahatma Gandhi. His other works include "The Life of Beethoven" and "The People's Theatre," which reflect his passion for art as a means of social change.

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PART ONE Agénor Clerambault sat under an arbour in his garden at St. Prix, reading to his wife and children an ode that he had just written, dedicated to Peace, ruler of men and things, "Ara Pacis Augustae." In it he wished to celebrate the near approach of universal brotherhood. It was a July evening; a last rosy light lay on the tree-tops, and through the luminous haze, like a veil over the... more...

INTRODUCTION"Over the carnage rose prophetic a voice,Be not dishearten'd, affection shall solve the problem of freedom yet.. . . . . . . . .(Were you looking to be held together by lawyers?Or by an agreement on a paper? or by arms?Nay, nor the world, nor any living thing, will so cohere.)"These lines of Walt Whitman will be recalled by many who read the following pages: for not only does... more...