Publisher's Synopsis
Bimbi is a novel written by Louise De La Ramee, originally published in 1879. The story revolves around Bimbi, a young Italian boy who lives with his mother in a small village in Italy. Bimbi's father is a sailor who is away at sea for long periods, leaving Bimbi and his mother to fend for themselves.Despite their meager resources, Bimbi's mother works hard to provide for her son and give him a good education. Bimbi is a bright and curious boy who loves to learn and explore the world around him. He is fascinated by nature, animals, and the stories his mother tells him about his father's adventures at sea.As Bimbi grows older, he becomes more independent and begins to explore the world on his own. He makes friends with the local children and spends his days playing and exploring the countryside. However, Bimbi's life takes a dramatic turn when his mother falls ill and he is forced to leave the village and seek help from his father.Bimbi's journey takes him across Italy and eventually to the sea, where he meets his father and learns about the hardships and dangers of life at sea. Along the way, Bimbi encounters many challenges and obstacles, but he never loses his spirit of adventure and his determination to succeed.Bimbi is a heartwarming and inspiring tale of a young boy's journey to find his place in the world. It is a timeless classic that has captivated readers for generations and continues to be a beloved children's book today.It was very hard. Poor Lampblack felt as if his very heart would break, above all when he thought of pretty little Rose Madder, whom he loved dearly, and who never would even look at him, because she was so very proud, being herself always placed in nothing less than rosy clouds, or the hearts of roses, or something as fair and spiritual.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.