Allegories of Life by Mrs. J. S. Adams

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Author Adams, J. S., Mrs., 1845-1885
Title Allegories of Life
Note Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Wright American Fiction, Curtis Weyant, Mary
Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary "Allegories of Life" by Mrs. J. S. Adams is a collection of moral and philosophical tales written in the late 19th century. This work presents a series of allegories that explore various themes such as joy, sorrow, faith, hope, and the purpose of life's trials. Each story appears to impart life lessons through symbolic characters and scenarios, encouraging readers to reflect on their own experiences and understanding of life's challenges. The opening of the work introduces the first allegory, titled "The Bells," which focuses on a chime in an old church steeple that decides to withhold their joyful ringing on Christmas day due to weariness and dissatisfaction with their singular tone. As the bells' decision leads to a somber Christmas morning for both the sexton and a dying child yearning to hear the chimes, the narrative explores themes of discontent, community, and the consequences of individual choices. The bells ultimately undergo a transformative experience, suggesting that challenges and trials can lead to personal growth and a deeper appreciation of one's purpose. This sets the tone for the rest of the collection, which promises to delve into the intricacies of human existence and the valuable lessons embedded within. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
Subject Allegories
Category Text
EBook-No. 15895
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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