"Der Findling. Erster Band." by Jules Verne is a novel published in 1893. Set in late 19th-century Ireland, it follows an abandoned child called Findling through a harsh childhood marked by poverty and exploitation. From brutal caretakers to cruel orphanages, he endures suffering while seeking human kindness. Along his journey, he finds brief moments of warmth with compassionate souls and discovers friendship amid hardship. This tale explores survival, resilience, and the search for belonging in an unforgiving world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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