02402cam a22003253u 4500 47345 UtSlPG 20260610134104.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PZ Gautier, Judith, 1845-1917 Mémoires d'un Éléphant blanc Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-11-14 Produced by Madeleine Fournier, Annemie Arnst and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France.) "Mémoires d'un Éléphant blanc" by Judith Gautier is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story follows Iravata, a remarkable white elephant, who recounts his extraordinary life filled with glory and trials across the realms of Asia, particularly focusing on Siam and India. As Iravata learns to write, he reflects on his adventures, deep relationships, notably with Princess Parvati, and the emotional turmoil that both joy and sorrow bring into his life. The opening of the narrative establishes the premise of Iravata's memoirs, beginning with his introspective thoughts on the rarity of an elephant capable of writing and his late discovery of this skill. We learn of his observation of schoolboys and their lessons that spark his desire to learn the alphabet, which culminates in a moment of triumph when he successfully writes for the astonished children. Through vivid descriptions and whimsical details, Gautier sets the stage for Iravata's adventures, revealing the blend of innocence and wisdom in his character as he navigates through life's complexities alongside his beloved princess. This engaging opening invites readers into a richly imagined world where an elephant embodies both nobility and the yearning for connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Elephants -- Juvenile fiction Asiatic elephant -- Juvenile fiction Mucha, Alphonse, 1860-1939 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47345 88184 88184