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Title: A Dog Of Flanders
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Publication Date: 2010
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1169190200
ISBN 13: 9781169190207
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Acceptable

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A Dog of Flanders is a classic novel written by English author Louisa de la Rame. The story is set in the Belgian countryside and follows the life of a young boy named Nello and his loyal dog, Patrasche. Nello is an orphan who lives with his grandfather, a poor farmer. Despite their poverty, Nello dreams of becoming a great artist and spends his free time sketching and admiring the paintings of the great Flemish masters.One day, Nello and Patrasche stumble upon a wealthy aristocrat who is lost in the woods. The aristocrat is impressed by Nello's artistic talent and offers to sponsor his education. However, Nello's grandfather is fiercely independent and refuses the offer, causing Nello to miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.As Nello grows older, he continues to pursue his passion for painting, but his poverty and lack of education hold him back. Meanwhile, Patrasche becomes his constant companion and source of comfort. Together, they face many challenges and hardships, but their bond remains unbreakable.A Dog of Flanders is a heartwarming tale of friendship, loyalty, and perseverance. It has become a beloved classic and has been adapted into several films and TV shows. The novel is a poignant reminder of the power of love and the importance of never giving up on one's dreams.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.

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