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Poil De Carotte

239 pagesLarousse Kingfisher Chambers

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Jules Renard's classic novel tells the story of Ernest, a young boy nicknamed "Carrot Top" for his fiery red hair. Growing up in a harsh rural environment, Ernest endures a difficult childhood marked by his cruel father's abuse and his own struggles with loneliness and poverty. This poignant tale explores themes of resilience and the search for love and acceptance in a challenging world.

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Jules Renard was a French writer best known for his novel Poil de Carotte, which draws on his own childhood experiences. He also wrote plays and a long-running journal that provides a direct look at life in late nineteenth-century France.

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Book cover of Poil De Carotte (Petits Classiques Larousse)
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