The Inferno

Henri Barbusse (1873–1935) was a French novelist and a committed pacifist who is best remembered for his poignant portrayal of the travails of war in his landmark novel 'Le Feu' (translated as 'Under Fire'), which won him the Prix Goncourt in 1916. His deep empathy and intimate acquaintance with the horrors of World War I shaped his literary career, informing his strong anti-war and socialist conv...