Petite: Or The Story Of A Child's Life (1873)

by Emily Octavia Barclay Bray

Book Overview

Petite: Or The Story Of A Child�������s Life is a novel written by Emily Octavia Barclay Bray and published in 1873. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Petite, who is born into a wealthy family but is orphaned at a young age. Petite is then taken in by her aunt and uncle, who are not as well-off as her parents were.The novel follows Petite as she grows up and faces the challenges of living with her new family. She is treated poorly by her aunt and uncle and is often made to feel like an outsider. Despite this, Petite remains optimistic and resilient, finding solace in her love of nature and her own creativity.As Petite grows older, she becomes more aware of the social and economic inequalities that exist in society. She meets and befriends people from all walks of life, including a poor family who live in a nearby cottage. Through her interactions with these people, Petite learns about the struggles of the less fortunate and begins to question the values and beliefs of her own privileged upbringing.Throughout the novel, Bray explores themes of class, privilege, and social justice. She also celebrates the power of imagination, creativity, and resilience in the face of adversity. Overall, Petite: Or The Story Of A Child�������s Life is a heartwarming and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the social issues of its time.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: 1166304930
• ISBN13: 9781166304935
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"