L'enfant qui prit peur

Name: L'enfant qui prit peur
Author: Auguste Gilbert de Voisins

By Auguste Gilbert de Voisins

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About This Book

A narrator reconstructs the life of a sensitive child whose minor illness confines him and whose private anguish goes unnoticed, prompting the narrator’s lasting remorse. The account follows the child’s small daily pleasures, vivid imaginings of the garden and playmates, and the comforting details he latches onto while bedridden. Gradually a mounting anxiety, stirred by distant voices and sensations, overtakes him; the story traces how that rising fear, misunderstood by those around him, drives the child toward a tragic outcome and reflects on childhood vulnerability and unnoticed suffering.

About the Author

Auguste Gilbert de Voisins

Auguste Gilbert de Voisins was a French author known for his diverse literary contributions, including poetry, novels, and short stories. His works often explore themes of human emotion and the complexities of existence. One of his notable collections, "Fantasques: Petits poèmes de propos divers," showcases his poetic style and ability to capture fleeting moments of thought and feeling. De Voisins also delved into narrative fiction with works like "L'esprit impur" and "La conscience dans le mal," reflecting on moral dilemmas and the human condition. His writing is characterized by a blend of introspection and imaginative storytelling.