Sophie's Misfortunes
| Author | Countess of Ségur |
|---|---|
| Original title | Les Malheurs de Sophie |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Genre | Children's fiction |
| Publisher | Hachette |
Publication date | 1858 |
| Followed by | Good Little Girls |
Sophie's misfortunes (French: Les Malheurs de Sophie) is a 1858 novel written by Countess of Ségur. This is the first book of a trilogy, along with The Good Little Girls (1858) and The Holidays (1859).
Plot
Sophie is a naughty little girl, she delights in disobeying her mother and engaging in mischievous pranks.
About
In United Kingdom, the book was used as reference material to teach young girls French translation.
Main characters
- Sophie de Réan
- Monsieur and Madame de Réan, Sophie's parents
- Paul d'Auber, Sophie's cousin
- Camille and Madeleine de Fleurville, Sophie's friends
Adaptations
Cinema and television
The book has inspired numerous film and television adaptations:
- Sophie's Misfortunes (1946 film), by Jacqueline Audry.
- Sophie's Misfortunes (1979 film), by Jean-Claude Brialy.
- Sophie's Misfortunes (2016 film), by Christophe Honoré.
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