Nibsy's Christmas by Jacob A. Riis

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Author Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August), 1849-1914
Title Nibsy's Christmas
Note Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Nibsy's Christmas" by Jacob A. Riis is a poignant short story written in the late 19th century, capturing the somber realities of life for impoverished children in New York City. The narrative revolves around Nibsy, a newsboy, as he faces the harshness of his environment during Christmas time, touching on themes of poverty, neglect, and the fleeting hope for better circumstances amidst suffering. The story unfolds on Christmas Eve, highlighting the contrast between the festive cheer experienced by the more fortunate and the stark struggles of boys like Nibsy who find themselves battling not just the cold, but the trials imposed by their families and society. Nibsy's meager existence, marked by his attempts to provide for his mother and sister, leads him through the dark alleys of the tenements, where he experiences abandonment and cruel parental violence. In a tragic turn, Nibsy dies after being rescued from a fire, emphasizing the cruelty of the world he inhabits. Yet there’s an undertone of compassion as the story reflects on how, even in despair, a small boy’s efforts and spirit are recognized, suggesting a flicker of hope amidst overwhelming darkness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christmas stories, American
Subject Tenement houses -- Fiction
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 19014
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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