Un bon petit diable by comtesse de Sophie Ségur

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Author Ségur, Sophie, comtesse de, 1799-1874
Title Un bon petit diable
Credits Produced by Renald Levesque
Summary "Un bon petit diable" by Comtesse de Sophie Ségur is a children's novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Charles, a mischievous yet good-hearted orphan living with his cruel and avaricious cousin, Madame Mac'Miche. Through the lens of Charles' adventures, the novel explores themes of kindness, patience, and morality, presenting a contrast between the innocence of childhood and the harshness of adult behavior. At the start of the story, we meet Charles and his difficult relationship with Madame Mac'Miche, who punishes him for his perceived mischief. Despite her harshness, Charles longs for her approval but feels pushed to act out against her cruelty. After a particularly harsh punishment, Charles confides in his blind friend Juliette, who encourages him to display goodness amidst adversity. The unfolding events reveal Charles’ struggles with vengeance and forgiveness, as well as his determination to resist his cousin's cruel treatment. As he begins to navigate these challenges, Set against a backdrop of moral lessons, Charles' journey reflects the pursuit of gentleness and the quest for understanding in a world filled with difficult circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Boys -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 12993
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Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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