The book "Diary of a French Soldier: Prisoner of War, 1914-1915" by Gaston Riot is an impressive essay about the fate of a French prisoner of war in the early years of the First World War. In his diary, the author describes in detail the terrible conditions in German captivity, the feeling of helplessness and heaviness that he felt every day. Filled with emotions and memories, this work helps the reader to better understand the psychology of war and its impact on human destiny. Each page of this book reveals new facts and stories to the reader, revealing the tragedy and heroism of ordinary people in the most difficult times. "Diary of a French Soldier" is an important literary heritage that carries important lessons and moral values.