The Old Willow Tree, and Other Stories by Carl Ewald

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Author Ewald, Carl, 1856-1908
Illustrator Jacobs, Helen, 1888-1970
Illustrator Lee, G. E.
Translator Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921
Title The Old Willow Tree, and Other Stories
Note Reading ease score: 92.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Contents The old willow-tree -- The mistletoe -- The lilac-bush -- The beech and the oak -- The weeds -- The anemones -- The wood and the heath -- Somewhere in the wood -- The cousins.
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Summary "The Old Willow Tree and Other Stories" by Carl Ewald is a collection of whimsical short stories written in the early 20th century. The tales explore the lives and thoughts of various trees and plants, anthropomorphizing them with rich characterizations and personalities. Central to the book is the titular story, which follows the journey of a willow tree planted in a prestigious avenue, dealing with themes of identity, acceptance, and the nature of beauty. The opening of the collection introduces readers to the willow tree that was mistakenly planted among proud poplars. As the willow strives to fit into its new environment, it faces disdain from the poplars for not measuring up to their standards of elegance. Throughout the narrative, the willow reflects on its identity, struggles to grow straight like the poplars, and ultimately finds itself praised by the squire for providing shade, illustrating a journey of self-acceptance. The passage sets up the emotional landscape of the book, contrasting the inner lives of flora with societal expectations, and hints at deeper themes of resilience and belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's stories
Subject Nature -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 31167
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 4, 2010
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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