02300cam a22003733u 4500 23063 UtSlPG 20260610133529.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Coppée, François, 1842-1908 The Lost Child 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 2007-10-17 Produced by David Widger "The Lost Child" by François Coppée is a short story written in the late 19th century. This work of fiction centers around themes of family, parenting, and societal values, unfolding a poignant narrative about a wealthy banker and his lost son during the Christmas season. The story captures the contrast between affluence and poverty, emphasizing the importance of human connection and compassion. The narrative follows M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, a millionaire banker, who, amidst his busy life focused on wealth and business, experiences an emotional crisis when he loses his young son, Raoul. The story vividly portrays Godefroy's frantic search for his boy, transitioned into reflections on his neglectful parenting style. As he navigates the streets of Paris in distress, he learns that his son has been cared for by a kind-hearted street boy and his adoptive father, revealing the richness of humility and generosity among the less fortunate. In a touching conclusion, Godefroy resolves to change his priorities, recognizing the importance of his child and the realities of those in need, ultimately leading to a newfound commitment to love and care beyond his affluent existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Christmas stories Fathers and sons -- Fiction Paris (France) -- Fiction Rich people -- Fiction Poor -- Fiction Matthewman, J. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23063 64128 64128