Fairy Tales from Gold Lands: Second Series by May Wentworth
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About this eBook
| Author | Wentworth, May |
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| Title | Fairy Tales from Gold Lands: Second Series |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The little lace-maker -- Golden Snow -- Gracia and Catrina -- The dancing sunbeam -- The young gold-seeker -- The wishing cap -- Crimson Tuft -- Snowdrop and Rosebud -- Lazarus and Bummer. |
| Credits |
Produced by MFR, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Fairy Tales from Gold Lands: Second Series" by May Wentworth is a collection of fairy tales written in the late 19th century. This enchanting volume features a variety of stories set against the backdrop of the picturesque landscapes of California, often filled with magical elements and moral lessons. The collection highlights themes of love, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of life, as characters navigate their destinies through both hardship and fortune. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to the poignant tale of "The Little Lace-Maker," set on a cold Christmas Eve in Bruges. The narrative contrasts the joyful preparations of well-to-do children excited for the festivities with the sorrowful plight of a poor orphan girl, left alone and forgotten in her attic room. As the story unfolds, we witness the stark realities of poverty, loss, and longing, culminating in a heartbreaking yet serene moment as the little girl peacefully passes away, touched by the beauty of the church bells and Christmas spirit. This setting and emotional depth resonate throughout the collection, inviting readers to reflect on the significance of compassion and the connections that bridge disparate lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Christmas -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | California -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56401 |
| Release Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 61 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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