King Winter by Anonymous
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | King Winter |
| Original Publication |
Published by Gustav W. Seitz Hamburg. ENTP at Stationer's Hall |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jason Isbell, Jeroen van Luin, Irma pehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | King Winter, the embodiment of the Christmas Spirit, leaves his palace of snow to bring winter to the land and reward obedient children with holiday sweets. |
| Summary | "King Winter" by Anonymous is a charming children's poem written in the 19th century. This book serves as a delightful holiday tale that introduces readers to the whimsical character of King Winter and his companion, Jack Frost. The narrative captures the enchantment of the winter season and explores themes of joy, behavior, and the magic that accompanies snowy weather. The story unfolds as a mother recounts to her children the adventures of King Winter, who rules from his palace of snow in the Frozen Zone. Accompanied by Jack Frost, the king traverses various landscapes, enchanting the world with snow and ice. As he prepares to visit, he decorates the earth with beautiful icy creations and rewards well-behaved children with Christmas treats while punishing the naughty with birch rods. The poem showcases the playful activities that children engage in during the winter, from building snowmen to sledding, all while underscoring the importance of being good during the festive season. Ultimately, it highlights the transient nature of winter and the anticipation of spring's arrival. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Subject | Christmas |
| Subject | Winter |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17764 |
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 105 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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