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Title: The rocky island, and other similitudes
Note: Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1849 (tenth) Francis & John Rivington edition by David Price
Summary: "The Rocky Island, and Other Similitudes" by Samuel Wilberforce is a collection of allegorical works written in the mid-19th century. The stories within aim to impart moral and religious lessons using vivid imagery and metaphorical narrative structures, intended for readers of all ages. The overarching theme revolves around the journey of spirituality and faith, as illustrated through scenarios involving children and their interactions with a guiding figure. The opening of the narrative introduces a dream where a rocky island, representative of the world’s perils, contrasts with a serene, beautiful land across a tumultuous sea. Children are depicted playing on the island, seemingly oblivious to the dangers posed by a burning mountain and violent storms. A noble man arrives to warn them of the threats and offers a means of escape through small boats, urging them to follow him toward a land filled with joy and beauty. This engaging beginning sets the stage for the allegorical exploration of human tendencies toward distraction and the importance of guidance and faith in navigating life's challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wilberforce, Samuel, 1805-1873
EBook No.: 20541
Published: Feb 7, 2007
Downloads: 133
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Children's stories, English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Allegories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The rocky island, and other similitudes
Note: Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1849 (tenth) Francis & John Rivington edition by David Price
Summary: "The Rocky Island, and Other Similitudes" by Samuel Wilberforce is a collection of allegorical works written in the mid-19th century. The stories within aim to impart moral and religious lessons using vivid imagery and metaphorical narrative structures, intended for readers of all ages. The overarching theme revolves around the journey of spirituality and faith, as illustrated through scenarios involving children and their interactions with a guiding figure. The opening of the narrative introduces a dream where a rocky island, representative of the world’s perils, contrasts with a serene, beautiful land across a tumultuous sea. Children are depicted playing on the island, seemingly oblivious to the dangers posed by a burning mountain and violent storms. A noble man arrives to warn them of the threats and offers a means of escape through small boats, urging them to follow him toward a land filled with joy and beauty. This engaging beginning sets the stage for the allegorical exploration of human tendencies toward distraction and the importance of guidance and faith in navigating life's challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wilberforce, Samuel, 1805-1873
EBook No.: 20541
Published: Feb 7, 2007
Downloads: 133
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Children's stories, English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Allegories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.