L'Enfant, written by Gustave Droz in 1885, is a novel that explores the complexities and nuances of childhood. The story centers around a young boy named Jean, who is born into a wealthy French family. As he grows up, Jean is exposed to the realities of the world around him, including poverty, illness, and death. Through his experiences, Jean begins to question the values and beliefs of the adults in his life, and he struggles to find his place in...