Little Fellow (P’tit Bonhomme)

Published in 1893, Little Fellow by Jules Verne offers a stark departure from his usual tales of technological adventure, focusing instead on the harsh realities of childhood poverty in nineteenth-century Ireland. Through the story of Mick, an orphan navigating a society marked by exploitation and structural deprivation, the novel explores themes of survival, dignity, and societal neglect. Set against a backdrop of economic hardship and social realism, it provides a unique perspective on progress and human resilience from those often overlooked by history.