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100	1		_aCoppée, François, _d1842-1908
245	1	4	_aThe Lost Child
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-10-17
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShort stories
653			_aChristmas stories
653			_aFathers and sons -- Fiction
653			_aParis (France) -- Fiction
653			_aRich people -- Fiction
653			_aPoor -- Fiction
700	1		_aMatthewman, J.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23063
999			_c64128 _d64128