A Dog of Flanders, The Nürnberg Stove, and Other Stories: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
A Dog of Flanders, The Nürnberg Stove, and Other Stories: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
A Dog of Flanders, The Nürnberg Stove, and Other Stories is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Ouida (1839–1908).
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"A Dog of Flanders, The Nürnberg Stove, and Other Stories" by Ouida is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The collection features themes of friendship, love, and the struggles of the impoverished, particularly through the main characters of Nello and his loyal dog Patrasche, set against the backdrop of Flanders' landscapes and artistic aspirations. The opening of "A Dog of Flanders" introduces us to Nello, a young boy, and Patrasche, a large dog, who share a deep bond of friendship. Orphaned and living in a humble hut on the outskirts of a small Flemish village, they rely on one another for companionship and support amidst their struggles with poverty. Nello, taken in by his grandfather Jehan, is portrayed as a kind-hearted and sensitive child, while Patrasche is depicted as a hard-working dog, previously mistreated, who longs for love and companionship—qualities they both find in each other. As the story unfolds, their connection is tested by hardships of life, creating a poignant narrative of loyalty and sorrow that captures the reader's heart.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Dog of Flanders, The Nürnberg Stove, and Other Stories
- Author credits: Ouida (1839–1908)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Austria -- Juvenile fiction
- Dogs -- Juvenile fiction
- Flanders (Belgium) -- Juvenile fiction
- Stoves -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Short Stories
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