Christmas Stories from French and Spanish Writers by Antoinette Ogden

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Translator Ogden, Antoinette
LoC No. 13012928
Title Christmas Stories from French and Spanish Writers
Contents A bird in the snow / A.P. Valdés -- A Christmas in the forest / A. Theuriet -- The louis-d'or / F. Coppée -- A Christmas supper in the marais / A. Daudet -- The princess and the ragamuffin / B. Pérez Galdós -- A tragedy / A. Maré -- The three low masses / A. Daudet -- The poet's Christmas eve / P.A. de Alarcón -- I take supper with my wife / G. Droz -- The yule log / J. Simon -- The mule and the ox / B. Pérez Galdós -- Solange, the wolf-girl / M. Prévost -- Salvette and Bernadou / A. Daudet -- Maese Pérez, the organist / G.A. Becquer -- The torn cloak / M. Du Camp.
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Summary "Christmas Stories from French and Spanish Writers" by Antoinette Ogden is a collection of holiday-themed short stories written in the late 19th century. The anthology brings together various tales that explore themes of love, family, sacrifice, and the spirit of Christmas, offering readers diverse perspectives from French and Spanish literary traditions. At the start of the collection, the story "A Bird in the Snow" introduces us to Juan, a blind organist in Madrid who faces overwhelming loneliness after the death of his father. As he struggles with grief and homelessness during a harsh winter, Juan clings to hope that his estranged brother Santiago might return to help him. The narrative poignantly unravels Juan's journey through despair, culminating in a desperate act of street singing on Christmas Eve, where the unlikelihood of reunion with his brother intertwines with his quest for dignity amidst adversity. This opening segment sets a poignant tone for the collection, promising both emotional depth and reflections on the human condition during the holiday season. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Christmas stories
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EBook-No. 47333
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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