Pikku Pietari by Anatole France

"Pikku Pietari" by Anatole France is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character of Pierre Nozière, nicknamed Pikku Pietari, as he recounts his experiences and observations from childhood and early adolescence, presenting a semi-autobiographical glimpse of life in Paris during that time. France's work explores themes of innocence, societal norms, and the inner life of a child. The opening of "Pikku Pietari" introduces readers to the circumstances surrounding the birth of the protagonist, Pierre Nozière. It describes the chaotic scenes in the delivery room with his mother and the group of women waiting to assist in his birth. We also learn about Pierre's early experiences with the people around him, including a close relationship with his sensitive mother and interactions with various family members and pets. The narrative combines humor, drama, and poignant reflections, setting up a tone that melds nostalgia and sharp social commentary on the perceptions and challenges of childhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author France, Anatole, 1844-1924
Translator Hollo, J. A. (Juho Aukusti), 1885-1967
Uniform Title Petit Pierre. Finnish
Title Pikku Pietari
Original Publication Finland: Kust.Oy Kansanvalta, 1924.
Credits Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 30.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French fiction -- Translations into Finnish
Category Text
eBook-No. 70141
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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