The Memoirs of a White Elephant by Judith Gautier

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Author Gautier, Judith, 1845-1917
Illustrator Kite, S. B.
Illustrator Smith, L. H.
Translator Harvey, S. A. B. (Sarah A. B.), 1843-
Uniform Title Mémoires d'un Éléphant blanc. English
Title The Memoirs of a White Elephant
Credits Produced by Annemie Arnst and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary "The Memoirs of a White Elephant" by Judith Gautier is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds through the perspective of a white elephant named Iravata, who recounts his remarkable life in Asia, especially in Siam and India, detailing his experiences as a royal elephant and his bond with Princess Parvati. The tale promises adventure, emotion, and a unique exploration of the world through the eyes of a creature often revered and misunderstood. At the start of the memoir, Iravata reflects on how he learned to write, which is a rare achievement for an elephant. He lives in the Palace of Golconda, where he enjoys relative freedom and observes the antics of children attending school nearby, igniting his curiosity about human language and education. His passion for learning leads him to sneak peek at their lessons, eventually allowing him to craft the alphabet on a schoolmaster's tablet. Subsequently, his unique talent is revealed to Princess Parvati, affirming their bond and setting the stage for his many adventures, including serving as a guardian and companion to the princess, and later finding himself in complex scenarios filled with joys and challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Elephants -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Asiatic elephant -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 46983
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Most Recently Updated Apr 4, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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