Christmas Outside of Eden by Coningsby Dawson

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Author Dawson, Coningsby, 1883-1959
Illustrator Savage, Eugene Francis, 1883-1978
Title Christmas Outside of Eden
Note Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Suzanne Shell, David Garcia and the Online Distributed
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Summary "Christmas Outside of Eden" by Coningsby Dawson is a charming Christmas fantasy written in the early 20th century. The narrative captures the moment of the world's first Christmas, exploring the events surrounding the birth of the first baby. The story intertwines elements of Genesis with a whimsical take on the early days of humanity and nature, illustrating the complex emotions of longing, love, and redemption. In this imaginative tale, the Man and Woman, cast out of Eden for their transgressions, struggle to survive in a harsh wilderness filled with judgmental animals. The Woman falls ill and the Man desperately seeks a way to help her. As a fierce snowstorm blankets the earth on Christmas Eve, the Man embarks on a journey to find God, hoping to plead for forgiveness. Upon his return, he finds the Woman has miraculously given birth to their child, prompting a joyous celebration among the animals and a surprising reaction from God, who learns the profound joy of laughter through the birth of this child. The story weaves humor and tenderness, creating a beautiful exploration of innocence, love, and the spirit of Christmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christmas stories
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EBook-No. 15552
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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