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100 1 _aGautier, Judith,
_d1845-1917
245 1 0 _aMémoires d'un Éléphant blanc
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-11-14
508 _aProduced by Madeleine Fournier, Annemie Arnst and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aElephants -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAsiatic elephant -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aMucha, Alphonse,
_d1860-1939
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47345
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