Le Monsieur de la Petite Dame
The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Mary, who is sent to live with her uncle in France. She is a lonely and unhappy child, until she meets a mysterious old man who lives in the woods near her uncle’s house. The old man, known as the Monsieur de la Petite Dame, is a kind and wise figure who helps Mary to find joy and happiness in her life. He teaches her about the beauty of nature and the importance of friendship. Mary soon discovers that the Monsieur de la Petite Dame is not just an ordinary old man, but a magical being with the power to grant wishes. With his help, Mary is able to make her dreams come true and find true happiness.
By Frances Hodgson Burnett · First published 1877 · Genre: Romance, Fiction, Children's Literature · 12,390 words
First lines
It was Madame who first entered the box, and Madame was bright with youthful bloom, bright with jewels, and, moreover, a beauty. She was a little creature, with childishly large eyes, a low, white forehead, reddish-brown hair, and Greek nose and mouth.
"Clearly," remarked the old lady in the box opposite, "not a Frenchwoman. Her youth is too girlish, and she has too petulant an air of indifference."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett
- Date: 1877 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Fiction, Children's Literature, Historical Fiction
- Length: 12,390 words
- Structure: 1 section, 328 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book, 'Le Monsieur de la Petite Dame', implies a romantic relationship between two characters, and the plot follows the development of this relationship.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is a story created by the author, Frances Hodgson Burnett.
- Children's Literature — The book was written by Frances Hodgson Burnett, who is known for her works of children's literature.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the 19th century, and the plot and characters are based on historical events and figures.
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