The Good Son: A Story from the First World War Told in Miniature
Pierre-Jacques Ober
At Christmas in 1914, Pierre, a young soldier serving in World War I, leaves his regiment to visit his widowed mother. After he returns, he faces an accusation of desertion and grave consequences. The story is presented through photographed scenes made with customized miniature figures, connecting an intimate family visit to the pressures of wartime service. It presents the conflict as a time when the whole world was at war.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
