A Piece of Bread

“A Piece of Bread” is written by the famous French poet and author François Coppee. The story tells how the mind of a wealthy duke has changed after meeting a poor soldier coming from a different part of the country. The story is thought to be influenced by the French-Prussian War in 1887. Coppee writes about the war and how it changes people with an impressive literary style. Compiled By Francis J. Reynolds