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Two Little Wooden Shoes: A Sketch (1874)

Two Little Wooden Shoes: A Sketch (1874)

Ouida

Paperback

African ArtFiction AnthologiesBritish History

ISBN10: 1165797224
ISBN13: 9781165797226
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
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 Ouida and published in 1874. The story follows the life of a young girl named Gelsomina, who lives in a small village in Italy. Gelsomina is an orphan who lives with her grandfather, a poor woodcutter. Despite their poverty, Gelsomina is a happy and contented child, who finds joy in the simple pleasures of life.One day, Gelsomina is given a pair of little wooden shoes by a wealthy woman who she helps in the village. The shoes become a symbol of hope and possibility for Gelsomina, who dreams of a better life for herself and her grandfather. However, her dreams are threatened when her grandfather falls ill and can no longer work.Determined to help her grandfather, Gelsomina sets out to sell her little wooden shoes. Along the way, she meets a kind-hearted artist who takes her under his wing and helps her sell the shoes. Through her journey, Gelsomina learns about the kindness of strangers and the power of hope and determination.Two Little Wooden Shoes: A Sketch is a heartwarming tale of resilience and hope in the face of adversity. Ouida's vivid descriptions of the Italian countryside and the characters that inhabit it bring the story to life, making it a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.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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