Petit Bob

By Gyp Gyp and Gyp

Book Overview

Petit Bob is a novel written by the French author Gyp and published in 1887. The story revolves around a young boy named Bob, who is raised by his aunt after his parents' death. Bob is a mischievous child who loves to play pranks and cause trouble, but he has a good heart and is loved by everyone in his small village. As Bob grows up, he becomes more and more interested in the opposite sex and begins to pursue various romantic relationships. He falls in love with several women, including his cousin, his teacher, and a wealthy heiress, but each time his affections are either unrequited or the relationship ends in disaster. Throughout the book, Gyp explores themes of love, family, and the complexities of human relationships. She also portrays the rural French countryside and its inhabitants with vivid detail, bringing the setting to life for readers. Overall, Petit Bob is a charming and entertaining novel that offers a glimpse into French village life in the late 19th century.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: 1437106544
• ISBN13: 9781437106541
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"