Publisher's Synopsis
The Child of Urbino and Moufflou is a novel written by Ouida and published in 1900. The story is set in Italy and revolves around a young boy named Guido who lives in the town of Urbino. Guido is an orphan who lives with his elderly aunt, and the only friend he has is his dog, Moufflou. Despite his difficult circumstances, Guido is a happy and imaginative child who loves to draw and dream of a better life.One day, Guido's life changes when he meets a group of traveling performers who are passing through Urbino. Among them is a beautiful young girl named Bianca who captures Guido's heart. However, their happiness is short-lived when Guido's aunt falls ill and he is forced to leave Urbino to find work and support her.Guido and Moufflou embark on a journey that takes them through the Italian countryside, encountering many challenges and adventures along the way. They eventually end up in Florence, where Guido finds work as an apprentice to a painter. With his talent and hard work, Guido becomes a successful artist and is able to provide for his aunt and himself.Throughout the novel, Ouida explores themes of perseverance, resilience, and the power of imagination. The Child of Urbino and Moufflou is a heartwarming tale that celebrates the human spirit and the beauty of Italy.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.
