Picciola (1883)

Picciola is a novel written by French author X. B. Saintine and originally published in 1836. The story follows the life of a man named Count Charney, who is imprisoned in a fortress for political reasons. While in prison, he discovers a small plant growing in the courtyard and becomes fixated on it, giving it the name Picciola. He begins to study the plant and becomes an expert in botany, using his knowledge to improve the plant's growth and health. Through his relationship with Picciola, Charney finds solace and meaning in his life, and the plant becomes a symbol of hope and beauty in the midst of his confinement. The novel explores themes of love, redemption, and the power of nature to inspire and transform human lives. It is considered a classic of French literature and has been translated into multiple languages.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.