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Henri BarbusseFrench writer, journalist and public figure
Date of Birth: 17.05.1873
Country:  France |
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Biography of Henri Barbusse
Henri Barbusse was a French writer, journalist, and social activist. He was born on May 17, 1874, in Anieres. Barbusse was a prominent French writer and public figure, known for his realistic anti-war novels. He graduated from the Sorbonne University and defended his dissertation in philosophy there. He also served as a lieutenant in the First World War. Barbusse was a member of the French Communist Party and received the Goncourt Prize in 1916.
Writing Career
Barbusse began his writing career in 1889, debuting as a journalist. His anti-war novel, "Under Fire" (1916), depicted the revolutionary consciousness of the masses during the First World War, in which Barbusse himself participated. He also wrote a collection of novellas titled "Incidents" and "True Stories" in 1928. Barbusse perceived the October Revolution as a globally significant event and expressed his views in the brochure "Light from the Abyss" (1920).
Political Views
Barbusse, a member of the French Communist Party, opposed European bourgeois civilization and advocated for the construction of socialism in the Soviet Union. He wrote the book "Russia" in 1930, which presented his perspective on the country, and a apologetic book titled "Stalin" in 1935.
Antimilitarist Activism
Barbusse was also known for his efforts in organizing the international anti-militarist association of cultural figures called "Clarte" in 1919. The association published the magazine "Clarte" from 1919 to 1924.
