The Woodcutter's Dog

Name: The Woodcutter's Dog
Author: Charles Nodier

By Charles Nodier

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A poor woodcutter and his wife raise two young children and a spirited mongrel near a village while a harsh winter and roaming wolves threaten their livelihood. When the children go missing, the dog finds them as a wolf attacks and interposes itself between predator and children; the woodcutter kills the wolf but the dog succumbs to its wounds. The family mourns and buries the faithful animal beneath a marked stone, and its selfless death becomes a local proverb about 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.