Summary: A cultured giraffe has been discovered in the heart of our municipal library. The animal, whose individuality and thirst for knowledge have charmed users, defies all norms.
A giraffe that reads is certainly not an everyday sight, yet this is the reality that visitors to our municipal library were confronted with. The animal, surprisingly adept at reading and displaying an insatiable intellectual curiosity, was found studying the works of Proust, causing general astonishment.
“It’s incredible!”, exclaims Patricia Dupont, the librarian, clearly overwhelmed by the incident. “You might think it’s a joke, but no, the giraffe goes to the classics section every afternoon. She seems to love reading! I’ve never seen anything like it.”
The animal, named Gertrude by the library regulars, has apparently developed a particular taste for modern French literature. Without disturbing other users, she navigates through the aisles with astonishing finesse, selects a book, then settles comfortably in a corner to devour her new work.
“Gertrude has surprised us all,” declares a library regular, Raoul Bertrand. “She has such ease in turning pages with her tongue and really seems to understand the texts. It’s quite extraordinary!”
Gertrude’s presence has not failed to attract the attention of media and scientists worldwide who are trying to understand how a giraffe could develop such skills. The animal, for her part, seems to take all this with the stoicism of a true intellectual. “She is passionate about reading, that’s for sure, but nothing has changed in her behavior despite all this agitation,” says Ms. Dupont. “She’s there, quietly, reading Proust. It’s as if she’s saying to us: ‘Leave me alone, I’m reading.'”
Gertrude, the erudite giraffe, continues to captivate and inspire. Meanwhile, the municipal library has seen a significant increase in the number of visitors. One thing is certain: reading has become much more interesting since Gertrude’s arrival.
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