The Mansion by Henry Van Dyke
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| Author | Van Dyke, Henry, 1852-1933 |
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| Illustrator | Elliott, Elizabeth Shippen Green, 1871-1954 |
| Title | The Mansion |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Mansion" by Henry Van Dyke is a philosophical short story written in the early 20th century. This poignant narrative explores themes of wealth, self-worth, and the true meaning of success through its main character, John Weightman, a self-made man entangled in the expectations of societal status and material wealth. The story delves into the contrast between earthly aspirations and spiritual fulfillment. The plot follows John Weightman, a prosperous banker, who has devoted his life to building a grand reputation and empire based on principles of financial prudence. As he navigates his relationships with his son Harold and his own values, Weightman is struck by a moment of realization after a mysterious encounter following his death. He envisions a journey to a heavenly realm, where he anticipates the magnificent mansion promised to him. However, upon arrival, he is confronted with the stark difference between his expectations and the reality of a modest hut that represents the sum of his true life's work—revealing that his earthly investments were not accrued from genuine love and selflessness. The story ultimately showcases a profound lesson about the nature of true riches and the importance of acts of kindness driven purely by love rather than for profit or recognition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Subject | Christian life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Christian fiction |
| Subject | Future life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Immortality -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38312 |
| Release Date | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 66 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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