Little
Little
Edward Carey
Ann Patchett
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Little

Little

Edward Carey
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Edward Carey
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In the heart of Revolutionary Paris, amidst the clamor for liberty and the shadow of the guillotine, emerges the extraordinary tale of Marie, an orphan with a peculiar grace and a talent that will carve her name into history. "Little," as she is known, with her diminutive stature and striking ambition, embarks on a journey from a Swiss village to the bustling streets of Paris, where destiny entwines her with an eccentric wax sculptor and a widow with a vision. Together, they transform a forsaken monkey house into a palace of wax, capturing the visages of both the revered and the reviled. As Marie's hands mold the figures that crowd the dreams and nightmares of Paris, her art becomes a beacon, drawing the gaze of royalty and rebels alike. But it is a time when the air is thick with the scent of change, and the whisper of revolt turns into a roar. Amidst this tumult, Marie's creations stand silent, yet they speak volumes about the fragile line between permanence and oblivion, power and downfall. As Marie navigates the opulence of Versailles and the blood-soaked cobblestones of Paris, her journey is a testament to the enduring human spirit, the relentless pursuit of one's calling, and the transformative power of art in the face of the inexorable tides of history. "Little" is not just the story of how Marie becomes Madame Tussaud; it is a narrative rich with the textures of a time when the world was on the cusp of irrevocable change, seen through the eyes of a woman whose legacy would be etched in wax and in time.

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Released
2018
4 Oct
Length
448
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Ann Patchett recommended this book on the Parnassus Books website.
What casual monsters we are. What calamities we are capable of.
— Edward Carey, Little

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