# Le petit chose

By Alphonse Daudet.

"Le petit chose" by Alphonse Daudet is an autobiographical novel published in 1868. It follows Daniel Eyssette, a dreamy boy whose comfortable life in southern France collapses when his family's business fails. Forced into adulthood too soon, Daniel struggles as a young teacher mocked for his small stature, then pursues dreams of becoming a poet in Paris. Protected by his devoted brother Jacques, Daniel faces betrayal, heartbreak, and loss while never quite managing to grow up. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: French
- Subjects: Autobiographical fiction; Children's stories; Bildungsromans; French fiction -- 19th century; Young adult fiction

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