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Title Little / by Edward Carey ; illustrated by Edward Carey
Author Carey, Edward
Imprint Gallic Books, 2018
℗♭2018

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Descript 380 sidor illustrations 20.3 cm
Note "Born in Alsace in 1761, the unsightly, diminutive Marie Grosholtz is quickly nicknamed 'Little'. Orphaned at the age of six, she finds employmet in Bern, Switzerland, under the charge of reclusive anatomist, Dr Curtius. In time the unlikely pair form an unlikely bond, and together they pursue an unusual passion: the fine art of wax-modelling. Forced to flee their city, the doctor and his prot©♭g©♭e head for the seamy streets of Paris where they open an exhibition hall for their uncanny creations. Though revolution approaches, the curious-minded flock to see the wax heads, eager to scrutinise the faces of royalty and reprobates alike. At 'The Cabinet of Doctor Curtius', heads are made, heads are displayed, and a future is built from wax."-Provided by publisher
Originalupplaga 2018
Subject Tussaud, Marie, 1761-1850
1700-talet
Föräldralösa barn
Franska revolutionen 1789-1799
Orphans
Wax modellers
Frankrike -- Paris
France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799
France -- History -- Louis XVI, 1774-1793 -- Fiction
Romaner
Historiska skildringar
Classmark 823/.914
He.01
Alt Auth Carey, Edward
ISBN/ISSN 9781910709399 inbunden
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