| Author |
Fern, Fanny, 1811-1872 |
| Title |
A New Story Book for Children
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| Original Publication |
United States: Mason Brothers,1864.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"A New Story Book for Children" by Fanny Fern is a collection of children's stories written in the mid-19th century. The book presents various tales, touching upon themes such as childhood experiences, moral lessons, and the virtues of kindness and courage. Each story likely features a range of characters, some of whom appear to be based on real-life figures or historical events, aiming to entertain and educate young readers. The opening of this collection introduces readers to the author's reminiscences of her childhood and her mother, who is depicted as a kind and patient figure. Fanny Fern reflects on her early experiences as a struggling writer, evoking nostalgia for her mother's influence on her life and writing. The narrative highlights the emotional depth of her relationship with her mother, illustrating themes of love, aspiration, and resilience amid challenges. Through poignant memories and heartfelt observations, the opening establishes the tone of warmth and compassion that likely permeates the subsequent stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Children's stories
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| Subject |
Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66655 |
| Release Date |
Nov 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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