Little What's-His-Name, Le Petit Chose: To Which Is Added La Belle-Nivernaise (1899)

By Alphonse Daudet and S (Samuel) Tindall

Book Overview

Little What's-His-Name, also known as Le Petit Chose, is a novel written by the French author Alphonse Daudet in 1868. The story follows the life of a young boy named Daniel Eyssette, who is forced to leave his home in the French countryside after his father's death. He moves to Paris to live with his uncle and aunt, who treat him poorly and force him to work in a factory. Despite the hardships he faces, Daniel remains optimistic and determined to make the best of his situation. Along the way, he meets several kind-hearted individuals who help him in his journey.The book is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of poverty, social injustice, and the power of perseverance. It is written in a lyrical and poetic style, with vivid descriptions of the French countryside and the bustling streets of Paris. The novel also includes a second story, La Belle-Nivernaise, which tells the tale of a young boatman named Gaspard who falls in love with a wealthy heiress. Overall, Little What's-His-Name is a timeless classic that has been beloved by readers for over a century. It is a poignant and moving tale that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120318556
• ISBN13: 9781120318558
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"