A Boy's Journey Home

Author: Malo
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: World Young Literature Classics Collection. The protagonist of this book, Remy the Orphan, is dedicated to the readers. The moment this character appears, he is vivid and engaging, capturing the readers' hearts. How can a frail child survive in such a helpless society? This is the theme that runs through the story. As soon as the book is opened, it becomes irresistible. What brings us joy and relief is that Remy is not alone during his arduous and winding life of wandering. He has Barberin, the mother who loves him as her own child; Vitellius, the old man who teaches him how to be a person, read, and sing; "Beauty," the girl who is closely connected to him, and the little dog; the kind farmer who takes him in; Lise, the girl who falls in love with him; and Marcia, the lovely companion who shares his joys and sorrows. There are also Mrs. Milligan, who accidentally takes him in. The kind and selfless qualities of these people highlight the ugliness of scum like Garofoli and Mr. Milligan in society.