<b>Under Fire </b>(Le Feu)<b>&nbsp;</b>is a novel written by <b>Henri Barbusse</b> and published in 1916. It is a fictionalized account of Barbusse&#39;s experiences as a soldier during World War I.<br />The novel is considered one of the most significant works of war literature and offers a powerful and unvarnished depiction of the harsh realities and horrors of trench warfare.<br /><br />Translated by <b>Fitzwater Wray</b><br /><br /><b>Henri Barbusse</b> was a French novelist, journalist, and a prominent figure in the literary and political scene of the early 20th century. He was born on May 17, 1873, in Asni&egrave;res-sur-Seine, France, and died on August 30, 1935, in Moscow, Soviet Union.<br /><br />Barbusse is best known for his novel &quot;Le Feu&quot; (<b>Under Fire</b>), published in 1916, which brought him international acclaim. The book is a fictionalized account of his experiences as a soldier during World War I, offering a realistic and often grim portrayal of the horrors of war. It is considered one of the most important war novels ever written.