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Two Little Wooden Shoes: A Sketch (1874)

Two Little Wooden Shoes: A Sketch (1874)

Ouida

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ISBN10: 1104516616
ISBN13: 9781104516611
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 328
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Two Little Wooden Shoes: A Sketch is a novella written by the British author Ouida, originally published in 1874. The story is set in a small Dutch village and follows the life of a young girl named Kl�����rchen. Kl�����rchen is a poor orphan who lives with her grandmother and spends her days working as a lace-maker. Despite her hardships, Kl�����rchen remains optimistic and dreams of a better life.One day, Kl�����rchen meets a wealthy young man named Gerard, who is visiting the village. The two quickly become friends, and Gerard is drawn to Kl�����rchen's kind and gentle nature. However, their friendship is threatened by the social divide between them, as well as the disapproval of Gerard's family.As Kl�����rchen and Gerard's relationship develops, Ouida explores themes of class, wealth, and social inequality. The novella also touches on the importance of family, friendship, and perseverance in the face of adversity.Overall, Two Little Wooden Shoes: A Sketch is a touching and poignant story that captures the beauty and simplicity of life in a small Dutch village, while also delving into deeper social issues of the time.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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