num_pages: 36
description: A Dog of Flanders is a classic novel by Louisa de la Rame, first published in 1872. The story is set in the Belgian town of Antwerp and follows the life of a young orphan boy named Nello and his loyal dog, Patrasche. Nello dreams of becoming a great artist, but his poverty and lack of education make it difficult for him to achieve his goal.Nello and Patrasche form a close bond and spend their days exploring the countryside and visiting the local cathedral to admire the paintings of Rubens. Despite their hardships, Nello and Patrasche remain optimistic and hopeful for a better future.As the story progresses, Nello's talent as an artist is discovered by a wealthy patron, but tragedy strikes when Patrasche is injured while pulling a cart. Despite Nello's efforts to save him, Patrasche dies, leaving Nello heartbroken and alone.A Dog of Flanders is a poignant tale of love, loyalty, and the power of art to inspire and enrich our lives. It has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and television shows and remains a beloved classic of children's literature.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.
language: English
title: A Dog of Flanders
titlecomplete: A Dog of Flanders
genres: Classics, British Literature, Dogs, Childrens, Short Stories, Belgium, Animals, Literature, 19th Century, Fiction
ratings_count: 859
publisher: Kessinger Publishing