| Editor |
Johnson, Rossiter, 1840-1931 |
| Title |
Stories of Childhood
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| Series Title |
Little Classics, Volume 10 (of 18)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
A dog of Flanders / by Louisa De la Ramé -- The king of the Golden River / by John Ruskin -- The lady of Shalott / by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps -- Marjorie Fleming / by John Brown -- Little Jakey / by Mrs. S.H. DeKroyft -- The lost child / by Henry Kingsley -- Goody gracious! and the forget-me-not / by John Neal -- A faded leaf of history / by Rebecca Harding Davis -- A child's dream of a star / by Charles Dickens.
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| Credits |
Produced by Ron Swanson
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| Summary |
"Stories of Childhood" by Rossiter Johnson is a collection of classic short stories written in the early 20th century. This compilation includes tales that explore themes of innocence, friendship, and adventure, primarily centered around the experiences of children and their imaginative journeys through life. Among the stories is "A Dog of Flanders" by Ouida, which vividly portrays the bond between a boy named Nello and his loyal dog, Patrasche, emphasizing their struggles against poverty and their aspirations in a challenging world. The opening of the book introduces "A Dog of Flanders," focusing on the deep friendship between Nello, a young boy, and Patrasche, a dog who has endured great suffering. Both characters have been orphaned and live in a humble hut near a picturesque Flemish village. Their lives are marked by hardship, yet they find joy in each other's company. As old Jehan Daas, Nello's grandfather, grows infirm, Nello and Patrasche form a partnership, with the dog becoming a collaborator in their daily struggles. The narrative sets the stage for a moving exploration of loyalty and artistic aspirations as Nello dreams of becoming an artist inspired by the great Rubens, while the ominous shadows of their impoverished reality loom over them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Children -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15933 |
| Release Date |
May 29, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 15, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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