A Dog of Flanders, The Nürnberg Stove, and Other Stories by Ouida
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| Author | Ouida, 1839-1908 |
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| Illustrator | Kirk, Maria Louise, 1860-1938 |
| Title | A Dog of Flanders, The Nürnberg Stove, and Other Stories |
| Contents | A dog of Flanders -- The Nürnberg stove -- In the apple-country -- The little Earl. |
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| Summary | "A Dog of Flanders, The Nürnberg Stove, and Other Stories" by Ouida is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The collection features themes of friendship, love, and the struggles of the impoverished, particularly through the main characters of Nello and his loyal dog Patrasche, set against the backdrop of Flanders' landscapes and artistic aspirations. The opening of "A Dog of Flanders" introduces us to Nello, a young boy, and Patrasche, a large dog, who share a deep bond of friendship. Orphaned and living in a humble hut on the outskirts of a small Flemish village, they rely on one another for companionship and support amidst their struggles with poverty. Nello, taken in by his grandfather Jehan, is portrayed as a kind-hearted and sensitive child, while Patrasche is depicted as a hard-working dog, previously mistreated, who longs for love and companionship—qualities they both find in each other. As the story unfolds, their connection is tested by hardships of life, creating a poignant narrative of loyalty and sorrow that captures the reader's heart. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Dogs -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Flanders (Belgium) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Stoves -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Austria -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50032 |
| Release Date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 43 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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