Famous Stories Every Child Should Know by Hamilton Wright Mabie

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Editor Mabie, Hamilton Wright, 1846-1916
Title Famous Stories Every Child Should Know
Note Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents A Child's Dream of a Star, By Dickens -- The King of the Golden River or, The Black Brothers, By Ruskin -- The Snow Image: A Childish Miracle, By Hawthorne -- Undine, By Friedrich -- The Story of Ruth -- The Great Stone Face, By Hawthorne -- The Diverting History of John Gilpin, By Cowper -- The Man Without a Country, By Hale -- The Nürnberg Stove, By Ramee -- Rab and His Friends, By Brown -- Peter Rugg, the Missing Man, By Austin.
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Summary "Famous Stories Every Child Should Know" by Hamilton Wright Mabie is a collection of classic children's stories edited in the early 20th century. The anthology features a variety of tales aimed at nurturing children's imaginations and moral understanding, with stories from notable authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charles Dickens, and John Ruskin. The selection of narratives is designed to resonate with children, providing them with insights into fundamental themes and life lessons. At the start of the collection, the opening story "A Child's Dream of a Star" introduces the poignant tale of a child and his sister who find joy in the beauty of nature and the stars. As the sister grows ill and eventually passes away, the child’s connection to the star deepens, leading him to dream of reunions in heaven. This story sets the tone for other fables in the series, which emphasize love, loss, and the timeless human experiences that intertwine with the natural world. The introduction also explores the significance of storytelling itself, suggesting that well-chosen narratives can shape children's lives and perspectives, enriching their emotional and imaginative development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's stories
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EBook-No. 16247
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Most Recently Updated Dec 11, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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