L'Enfant (1885)

L'Enfant is a novel written by Gustave Droz and first published in 1885. The story follows the life of a young boy named Pierre, who is orphaned at a young age and raised by his aunt and uncle in a small French town. As Pierre grows up, he becomes increasingly interested in the world around him and begins to question the values and beliefs of those around him. Throughout the novel, Pierre struggles to reconcile his own desires and ambitions with the expectations of his family and society. He falls in love with a young woman named Charlotte, but their relationship is complicated by their different social statuses and the disapproval of Charlotte's father. As Pierre grows older, he becomes more disillusioned with the world around him and begins to question the very nature of existence. The novel explores themes of love, identity, and the search for meaning in life. L'Enfant is a beautifully written and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the challenges of growing up and finding one's place in the world. With its vivid descriptions of life in 19th century France and its compelling characters, it is a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.