Poil de Carotte

by Jules Renard

Book Overview

The classic French novel celebrated for its deeply felt depiction of childhood. Neglected by his parents, bullied by his peers, left to wander the streets and woods by himself (that is, when he isn't locked in his room or the cellar for punishment), the little redheaded boy known as "Poil de Carotte" "Carrot Top"] manages to triumph through imagination, cunning, and sheer persistence. An inspiration to writers as diverse as Barthelme, Beckett,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1567925235
• ISBN13: 9781567925234
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Quintessentially French

Poil de Carotte is very well written, though most Americans may not understand the thoughts of Renard!

A strange family story

The book told the story of a poor boy in early 20th century France who had a terrible family life. His mother was a distant character and the boys father was complex and distracted by his politics. The story shocked me due to the raw nature of his family and the depression that a boy at his age could endure. It was definately and inspired reading for those intrested in French culture.