02369cam a22003253u 4500 20703 UtSlPG 20260610133458.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 CT Colet, Louise, 1810-1876 Enfances célèbres Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-02-27 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Enfances célèbres" by Louise Colet is a collection of narratives focusing on the childhoods of notable historical figures, likely composed in the mid-19th century. This work captures the intriguing early lives of celebrated individuals, offering insights into their development and the circumstances that shaped their futures. The book aims to inspire young readers by portraying how the passions and talents of these figures emerged during their formative years. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces Jean Pic de La Mirandole, a young boy living in 15th-century Italy, who is depicted as an exceptional student despite his father’s military ambitions. The opening details his family's noble lineage, their fierce rivalries with the Bonacossi family, and the turmoil following their exile due to a conflict. While his brothers are drawn to warfare, Jean immerses himself in study and shows remarkable intelligence at a young age. This sets the stage for Jean's journey, reflecting themes of perseverance, intellect, and the different paths that youth can take amidst familial expectations and societal turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Biography -- Juvenile literature Children -- Biography Foulquier, Jean Antoine Valentin, 1822-1896 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20703 61938 61938