Mrs. Budlong's Christmas Presents by Rupert Hughes
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| Author | Hughes, Rupert, 1872-1956 |
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| Title | Mrs. Budlong's Christmas Presents |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "Mrs. Budlong's Christmas Presents" by Rupert Hughes is a humorous tale that depicts the social dynamics of a small town during the holiday season. Written in the early 20th century, the book offers a comical exploration of greed, competition, and the often ludicrous nature of gift-giving traditions. The story centers around the character of Mrs. Budlong, who has turned Christmas into an extravagant spectacle, using it as a means to showcase her social standing and manipulate her neighbors into providing her with a plethora of gifts. Throughout the narrative, Mrs. Budlong's insatiable appetite for presents leads her to devise elaborate strategies to ensure she remains the center of attention during the Christmas festivities. As her neighbors engage in a competitive frenzy to impress her, the story unveils the absurd lengths they go to in order to outdo each other. However, when Mrs. Budlong suddenly finds herself caught in her own web of expectations, the pressure builds to a comedic climax. In a desperate bid to avoid the embarrassment of unreciprocated gifts, she and her family scramble to procure presents at the last minute, resulting in a chaotic and uproarious Christmas that leaves the town in disbelief. The book masterfully satirizes the commercialization of holidays and the social rituals that accompany them, all while delivering a festive yet pointed critique of human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12881 |
| Release Date | Jul 11, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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