Picciola (1883)

Picciola is a novel written by French author X. B. Saintine in 1883. The story revolves around a man named Charles, who is imprisoned in a fortress in Italy for political reasons. While in prison, he discovers a small plant growing in the courtyard and becomes fascinated by it. He names the plant Picciola and begins to care for it, which helps him to pass the time and find solace in his otherwise bleak surroundings. As Charles tends to Picciola, he begins to notice the beauty in the small things around him and develops a newfound appreciation for life. He also forms a friendship with his jailer, who is initially cold and distant towards him. Through their conversations, Charles learns about the political situation in Italy and gains a deeper understanding of the world outside of his prison walls. The novel explores themes of isolation, friendship, and the power of nature to bring joy and meaning to life. It is a poignant and uplifting story that has resonated with readers for over a century.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.