Project Gutenberg 2006-04-22 Public domain in the USA. 171 Loti, Pierre 1850 1923 Viaud, Julien Viaud, Louis Marie Julien Smith, Caroline F. The Story of a Child Produced by Dagny; John Bickers; David Widger "The Story of a Child" by Pierre Loti is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative presents an introspective exploration of childhood, capturing the delicate and vivid impressions formed during the author's early years. The central character reflects on his sensory experiences, emotions, and relationships, particularly focusing on his interactions with family and his awakening consciousness of the world around him. At the start of the novel, Loti introduces readers to his early perceptions and feelings, evoking a sense of wonder and tenderness. The opening chapters detail moments of simple joys and profound fears, contrasting the warmth of family life with the apprehension of the unknown. The young protagonist describes his first awareness of running and jumping, finding joy in the newness of movement and light, but is also haunted by shadows and the mysteries of death and life, giving readers a glimpse into the emotional depth that will shape his identity. As the story unfolds, early memories, such as his longing for his mother and his adventures in nature, are woven together, painting an evocative portrait of childhood's enchantment and complexity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Children -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature Category: Parenthood & Family Relations 404582 2025-07-03T08:27:15.082139 text/html 411248 2021-01-27T02:48:25 text/html 204797 2025-07-03T08:27:21.489141 application/epub+zip 211885 2025-07-03T08:27:16.892163 application/epub+zip 211885 2025-07-03T08:27:15.766160 application/epub+zip 403257 2025-07-03T08:27:25.507099 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 351697 2025-07-03T08:27:20.761122 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 326955 2022-09-03T12:55:13.850861 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 342934 2025-07-03T08:27:14.422134 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 342871 2018-03-06T11:34:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 342034 2006-04-22T16:19:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20848 2025-07-03T08:27:25.649085 application/rdf+xml 11649 2025-07-03T08:27:16.261151 image/jpeg 3349 2025-07-03T08:27:16.011142 image/jpeg 131196 2018-03-19T06:39:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 137989 2021-01-27T02:48:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 131028 2006-04-22T16:19:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 196088 2025-07-03T08:27:15.112136 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia