"Clerambault: The Story of an Independent Spirit During the War" is a novel by the French writer Romain Rolland, which tells the story of the main character, the artist Jules Clerambault, his struggle for freedom of thought and independence in the era of war. The author successfully embodied in the work the spirit and atmosphere of difficult times, where fundamental values and ideals collide with the trials of war. Through the prism of Clerambault's life path, the author seeks answers to important questions about truth, art and humanism. This book encourages readers not only to think about the fate of a person in difficult times, but also to strive to remain true to one's beliefs in any circumstances.