Nobody's Girl (En Famille) By: Hector Malot (1830-1907)
Nobody's Girl (En Famille) by Hector Malot is a captivating and heartwarming novel that takes readers on an emotional journey of love, loss, and self-discovery. Set in 19th-century France, the story follows the life of the endearing young protagonist, Perrette. Orphaned at a young age, Perrette's life takes an unexpected turn when she is separated from her brothers and forced to fend for herself. Malot's writing style is simple yet poignant, effectively drawing readers into the story and allowing them to connect with Perrette on a deep level. The author's vivid descriptions of the French countryside, the bustling city life, and the social disparities of the time period paint a vivid backdrop for the unfolding narrative. Perrette's character development is one of the novel's strongest aspects. From her humble beginnings as a street beggar to her transformation into a courageous and independent young woman, readers witness her resilience and determination to find a place where she truly belongs. Through the various encounters and relationships she forms, Perrette experiences both the cruelty and kindness of humanity, ultimately shaping her into a compassionate and understanding individual. One of the themes that resonates throughout the book is the importance of familial bonds. Perrette's relentless search for her brothers serves as a driving force behind her journey, highlighting the significance of the connections we have with our loved ones. This theme is further explored through the profound relationships Perrette forms along the way, demonstrating the power of chosen family and the strength of human connection. While the book deals with somber themes, such as poverty, abandonment, and social inequality, Malot lightens the narrative with moments of tenderness, humor, and hope. This delicate balance elevates the story and prevents it from becoming overly bleak, adding depth and realism to the overall portrayal of human nature. Nobody's Girl is a timeless classic that will resonate with readers of all ages. It serves as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, we have the strength to overcome hardships and forge our own path. Malot's storytelling prowess and the endearing character of Perrette make this novel a must-read for anyone seeking a moving and unforgettable literary experience. First Page: Transcriber's Note: Some spelling variations have been standardised to agree with the original French version of "En Famille". For example "Madamoiselle" and "Mademoiselle" have been changed to Mademoiselle exclusively. Dr Cendrier, rather than Centrier, is correct according to the original French version, so Centrier has been changed to Cendrier. In the fourth last paragraph "daughter" has been corrected to "granddaughter". Some spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors have been corrected where detected. [Illustration: "WHY, IT'S BEAUTIFUL," SAID PERRINE, SOFTLY. (See page 86)] NOBODY'S GIRL ( En Famille ) BY HECTOR MALOT TRANSLATED BY FLORENCE CREWE JONES Illustrated by THELMA GOOCH NEW YORK MCMXXII CUPPLES & LEON COMPANY Copyright, 1922, by CUPPLES & LEON COMPANY Printed in United States of America CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE I PERRINE AND PALIKARE 1 II GRAIN OF SALT IS KIND 20 III "POOR LITTLE GIRL" 41 IV A HARD ROAD TO TRAVEL 47 V STORMS AND FEARS 59 VI THE RESCUE 72 VII MARAUCOURT AT LAST 77 VIII GRANDFATHER VULFRAN 86 IX ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT 95 X THE HUT ON THE ISLAND 110 XI WORK IN THE FACTORY 115 XII NEW SHOES 130 XIII STRANGE HOUSEKEEPING 136 XIV A BANQUET IN THE HUT 149 XV AURELIE'S CHANCE 157 XVI GRANDFATHER'S INTERPRETER 166 XVII HARD QUESTIONS 175 XVIII SECRETARY TO M... Continue reading book >>

Nobody's Girl (En Famille) By: Hector Malot (1830-1907)

Nobody's Girl (En Famille) by Hector Malot is a captivating and heartwarming novel that takes readers on an emotional journey of love, loss, and self-discovery. Set in 19th-century France, the story follows the life of the endearing young protagonist, Perrette. Orphaned at a young age, Perrette's life takes an unexpected turn when she is separated from her brothers and forced to fend for herself.

Malot's writing style is simple yet poignant, effectively drawing readers into the story and allowing them to connect with Perrette on a deep level. The author's vivid descriptions of the French countryside, the bustling city life, and the social disparities of the time period paint a vivid backdrop for the unfolding narrative.

Perrette's character development is one of the novel's strongest aspects. From her humble beginnings as a street beggar to her transformation into a courageous and independent young woman, readers witness her resilience and determination to find a place where she truly belongs. Through the various encounters and relationships she forms, Perrette experiences both the cruelty and kindness of humanity, ultimately shaping her into a compassionate and understanding individual.

One of the themes that resonates throughout the book is the importance of familial bonds. Perrette's relentless search for her brothers serves as a driving force behind her journey, highlighting the significance of the connections we have with our loved ones. This theme is further explored through the profound relationships Perrette forms along the way, demonstrating the power of chosen family and the strength of human connection.

While the book deals with somber themes, such as poverty, abandonment, and social inequality, Malot lightens the narrative with moments of tenderness, humor, and hope. This delicate balance elevates the story and prevents it from becoming overly bleak, adding depth and realism to the overall portrayal of human nature.

Nobody's Girl is a timeless classic that will resonate with readers of all ages. It serves as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, we have the strength to overcome hardships and forge our own path. Malot's storytelling prowess and the endearing character of Perrette make this novel a must-read for anyone seeking a moving and unforgettable literary experience.

First Page:

Transcriber's Note: Some spelling variations have been standardised to agree with the original French version of "En Famille". For example "Madamoiselle" and "Mademoiselle" have been changed to Mademoiselle exclusively. Dr Cendrier, rather than Centrier, is correct according to the original French version, so Centrier has been changed to Cendrier.

In the fourth last paragraph "daughter" has been corrected to "granddaughter".

Some spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors have been corrected where detected.

[Illustration: "WHY, IT'S BEAUTIFUL," SAID PERRINE, SOFTLY. (See page 86)]

NOBODY'S GIRL

( En Famille )

BY HECTOR MALOT

TRANSLATED BY FLORENCE CREWE JONES

Illustrated by THELMA GOOCH

NEW YORK MCMXXII CUPPLES & LEON COMPANY

Printed in United States of America

CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE

I PERRINE AND PALIKARE 1

II GRAIN OF SALT IS KIND 20

III "POOR LITTLE GIRL" 41

IV A HARD ROAD TO TRAVEL 47

V STORMS AND FEARS 59

VI THE RESCUE 72

VII MARAUCOURT AT LAST 77

VIII GRANDFATHER VULFRAN 86

IX ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT 95

X THE HUT ON THE ISLAND 110

XI WORK IN THE FACTORY 115

XII NEW SHOES 130

XIII STRANGE HOUSEKEEPING 136

XIV A BANQUET IN THE HUT 149

XV AURELIE'S CHANCE 157

XVI GRANDFATHER'S INTERPRETER 166

XVII HARD QUESTIONS 175

XVIII SECRETARY TO M... Continue reading book >>

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