A Child's Romance (1891)

By Pierre Loti, Clara Bell, Caroline F. Smith

Book Overview

A Child's Romance is a novel written by French author Pierre Loti and originally published in 1891. The story follows the romantic adventures of a young boy named Yves, who grows up in a small fishing village on the coast of Brittany. Yves is a dreamer and a romantic at heart, and he spends his days daydreaming about the beautiful women he sees around him.As Yves grows older, he becomes more and more infatuated with one particular woman, a beautiful and mysterious stranger who has recently arrived in the village. Despite the fact that he is still just a child, Yves is determined to win her heart and make her his own.The novel is a poignant and lyrical portrayal of childhood innocence and the power of imagination. Loti's prose is rich and evocative, capturing the sights, sounds, and smells of the Brittany coast with vivid detail. A Child's Romance is a timeless classic of French literature, and a must-read for anyone who loves romantic fiction or coming-of-age stories.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: 1164519328
• ISBN13: 9781164519324
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"