Story-Tell Lib by Annie Trumbull Slosson

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Author Slosson, Annie Trumbull, 1838-1926
Title Story-Tell Lib
Credits Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
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Summary "Story-Tell Lib" by Annie Trumbull Slosson is a collection of enchanting parables written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around a young girl named Lib, who is physically disabled but possesses a remarkable gift for storytelling. Through her whimsical and insightful tales, Lib provides comfort and wisdom to the people in her village, each story reflecting deeper truths and moral lessons despite her own struggle with life. The narrative unfolds through various fables recounted by Lib, each highlighting different aspects of human experience and emotion. Stories such as "The Shet-up Posy" and "The Horse that B'leeved he'd Get There" delve into themes of self-worth, resilience, and the search for meaning in adversity. Lib’s tales resonate with the villagers, often reflecting their own struggles and joys in a simple yet profound way. As her health declines throughout the summer, the poignancy of her stories deepens, culminating in a heartfelt farewell. The essence of "Story-Tell Lib" beautifully captures the power of storytelling to uplift the human spirit, even amidst life's challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject People with disabilities -- Fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject Storytellers -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 19989
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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