Un p'tit homme by P. L. Jacob
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"Un p'tit homme" by P. L. Jacob is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young boy named Jacquot, who dreams of leaving his humble beginnings in Martigny, Switzerland, to seek wealth and adventure in Paris, with the hope of improving the lives of his family. The narrative is imbued with themes of ambition, innocence, and the contrasts between rural and urban life. In the tale,
Jacquot embarks on a journey to Paris, driven by the desire to fulfill promises made to his family, including buying gifts for his siblings and securing a better future. Upon arrival, he faces the stark realities of city life and initially experiences disillusionment, as he is met with unpleasant living conditions. However, he quickly adapts, finding work as a commissionaire and befriending a kind florist named Giselle. His cleverness and determination lead him to rescue a young boy named Léo from danger, forging a bond that changes both their lives. Ultimately, Jacquot's experiences in Paris provide him not only with the means to realize his dreams but also to create a new family that extends beyond his origins, showcasing his growth and resilience as a "p'tit homme." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jacob, P. L., 1806-1884 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Ferdinandus, A., 1850-1888 |
| Title | Un p'tit homme |
| Credits |
Produced by Carol Ann Brown, Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32244 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-32244-5 |
| Release Date | May 4, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 462 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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