What is Le Papa de Simon?
'''Le papa de Simon''' is a [[book]] written by [[Guy de Maupassant]]. The book tells the story of a young boy Simon who has no father. Simon is [[Harassment|harassed]] at school by his classmates because he doesn't have a father. Tired of this mockery, Simon decides to drown in the river, but is stopped by the blacksmith Philippe. It's a perfect opportunity for the little boy, who makes him an immediate deal: if Philippe agrees to play the role of father, he won't drown. If he refuses, he will return to the river. {{literature-stub}} [[Category:1879 books]] [[Category:French novels]]