Histoire du chien de Brisquet / The Story of Brisquet's Dog

Name: Histoire du chien de Brisquet / The Story of Brisquet's Dog
Author: Charles Nodier

By Charles Nodier

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A woodcutter and his wife live modestly with two young children and a devoted mongrel. In a winter plagued by wolves the father forbids the children and dog from wandering; when he is delayed the children go searching and the dog summons him to a thicket. The dog rushes to confront a large wolf, allowing the father to kill it but dying in the attack. The family mourns and buries the dog beneath a stone bearing a plain epitaph, and the tale closes with a local proverb about the animal's misfortune.

About the Author

Charles Nodier

Charles Nodier was a French author and bibliophile, known for his contributions to the Romantic literary movement. He was born in 1780 and became a prominent figure in Parisian literary circles, where he mingled with other notable writers of his time. Nodier's works often explore themes of fantasy and the supernatural, as seen in his notable novella "Smarra ou les démons de la nuit," which reflects his fascination with dreams and the macabre. He also wrote extensively on the subject of books and collecting, as demonstrated in "The Bibliomaniac" and "The Book Collector." His literary legacy includes a rich tapestry of stories that blend the whimsical with the eerie, making him a unique voice in 19th-century literature.