
La Comtesse de Ségur
UN BON PETIT DIABLE
I. LES FÉES
II. L'AVEUGLE
III. UNE AFFAIRE CRIMINELLE
IV. LE FOUET; LE PARAFOUET
V. DOCILITÉ MERVEILLEUSE DE CHARLES. LES VISIÈRES
VI. AUDACE DE CHARLES. PRÉCIEUSE DÉCOUVERTE.
VII. NOUVELLE ET SUBLIME INVENTION DE CHARLES
VIII. SUCCÈS COMPLET
In a quiet Scottish town, a stern, penny‑pinching widow named Madame Mac'Miche lives alone in a cramped, gloomy house. When twelve‑year‑old Charles, sent by his cousin Juliette, stumbles into her kitchen, his mischievous spirit clashes with her harsh discipline. The boy’s witty complaints and restless imagination set the stage for a battle of wills that quickly turns the household into a stage for small rebellions and unexpected kindness.
Beyond the cramped rooms, Juliette—blind but radiant with compassion—offers a gentle counterpoint. Guided by the wise words of a devoted grandmother, she strives to tame the “little devil” in Charles with patience, Christian charity, and simple acts of love. Their encounters hint at a transformative friendship that could soften even the hardest heart, promising a tale where generosity and humility shine brighter than any curses.
Language
fr
Duration
~4 hours (284K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Renald Levesque
Release date
2004-07-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1799–1874
Born in Russia and writing in France, this classic 19th-century storyteller became one of the best-loved names in children's literature. Her lively, moral tales still stand out for their humor, warmth, and sharp eye for family life.
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