A Little Book for Christmas by Cyrus Townsend Brady
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| Author | Brady, Cyrus Townsend, 1861-1920 |
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| Title | A Little Book for Christmas |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Gene Smethers and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "A Little Book for Christmas" by Cyrus Townsend Brady is a collection of Christmas-themed essays and stories written in the early 20th century. The volume encompasses a variety of pieces, including personal reflections, a carol, meditations, and three short stories centered around the spirit and traditions of Christmas, making it suitable for readers of all ages. The work appears to explore the themes of goodwill, nostalgia, and the importance of the holiday spirit, aiming to uplift and inspire during the Christmas season. The opening portion of the book features a preface where the author reflects on the significance of Christmas in both religious and worldly contexts. He emphasizes the joy and communal spirit that the holiday fosters, encouraging acts of kindness and goodwill among people. Following the preface, the beginning of the first short story introduces the familiar biblical parable of the prodigal son, however, it twists the narrative to focus on the aftermath of the younger son’s return home, revealing a poignant tale of loss, regret, and the longing for familial reconciliation amidst the backdrop of Christmas. Through heartfelt prose and rich imagery, Brady sets the tone for a reflective and meaningful Christmas experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Subject | Christmas |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15343 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 270 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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