A Dog of Flanders by Ouida
"A Dog of Flanders" by Ouida is a poignant novel written in the late 1800s during the Victorian era. The story is set in Flanders and revolves around the unlikely yet deep bond between a young orphan boy named Nello and his faithful dog, Patrasche. The narrative explores themes of friendship, love, poverty, and the impact of art while drawing a vivid picture of the beautiful yet harsh realities of their lives.
The tale begins with Nello, a kind-hearted boy, and Patrasche, a resilient dog who endures cruelty before being rescued by Nello and his grandfather. As they forge a family-like bond, Nello expresses a passion for art, particularly the works of the renowned painter Rubens, which he longs to see. However, their lives, filled with struggles against poverty and societal indifference, take a tragic turn. Despite their hardships, Nello and Patrasche remain inseparable. The story ultimately leads to a heartrending conclusion, highlighting their loyalty to one another as they face fate together, leaving a profound message about love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of dreams amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ouida, 1839-1908 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Dog of Flanders |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Dog_of_Flanders |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Juliet Sutherland, S. R. Ellison, Ted Garvin, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Dogs -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Flanders (Belgium) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7766 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 3, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 597 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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