The hermit of the forest : or, Wandering infants, a rural tale by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title The hermit of the forest : or, Wandering infants, a rural tale
Original Publication United Kingdom: S. Hodgson, 1809.
Note Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "The Hermit of the Forest: Or, Wandering Infants, A Rural Tale" by Anonymous is a rural tale written in the early 19th century. This book tells the story of a hermit named Honestus who retreats into the forest after suffering devastating losses, including his family and livelihood, due to foreign invaders. The narrative centers around themes of solitude, resilience, and the innocence of childhood, contrasting the harshness of the outside world with the tenderness of familial bonds. In this poignant story, Honestus lives a reclusive life in the forest, finding solace in nature and the company of animals, until he discovers two abandoned children. Taking them in, he raises them with love, nurturing their innocence and teaching them virtues. As the story unfolds, the children's true identity is revealed, leading to a reunion with their father, Mr. Simpson, who had been searching for them. Eventually, Honestus is reunited with his own long-lost daughters, bringing a bittersweet resolution to the tale as he transitions from isolation back into the community, highlighting the profound effects of loss and the joy of reunion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's stories
Subject Fathers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Hermits -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Abandoned children -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 70462
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 15, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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