Publisher's Synopsis
A Dog of Flanders is a classic novel by Louisa De La Rame, first published in 1872. The story is set in the Flemish countryside of Belgium and follows the life of a young boy named Nello and his dog, Patrasche.Nello is an orphan who lives with his grandfather, a poor farmer. Despite their difficult circumstances, Nello is a talented artist who dreams of becoming a famous painter. He spends his free time sketching and drawing in the fields, often accompanied by his loyal dog, Patrasche.As Nello and Patrasche navigate their way through life in the countryside, they face many challenges and obstacles. They encounter poverty, prejudice, and cruelty, but they also find love, friendship, and hope.The book is a heartwarming tale of loyalty, devotion, and the power of friendship. It is a timeless story that has captured the hearts of readers for generations and continues to be a beloved classic today.No one knew it. He as little as any. No one knew it. Only indeed Patrasche, who, being with him always, saw him draw with chalk upon the stones any and every thing that grew or breathed, heard him on his little bed of hay murmur all manner of timid, pathetic prayers to the spirit of the great Master; watched his gaze darken and his face radiate at the evening glow of sunset or the rosy rising of the dawn.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
