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French novelist and a fervent pacifist, Henri Barbusse (1873-1935) was a figure whose literary achievements mirror the turbulent times and ideological currents of early 20th-century Europe. Born in Asnières-sur-Seine, France, Barbusse first began his career as a journalist before delving into the world of literature. His most renowned work, 'Le Feu' ('Under Fire'), published in 1916, drew from his...