This edition had all images removed.
Title: The Ground-Ash
Note: Reading ease score: 49.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Ground-Ash" by Mary Russell Mitford is a pastoral tale written during the early 19th century. This piece primarily focuses on a serene interaction between nature and human connection, reflecting on themes of poverty, innocence, and the beauty of rural life. Mitford’s writing captures the delicate balance of human emotion and nature's splendor in a setting that anchors deeply in the English countryside. The story revolves around the author's encounters with two impoverished yet resilient children, Harry and Bessy Leigh, as she gathers wildflowers in Everley Woods. Through their simple yet heartfelt conversations, the children share their struggles with poverty and aspirations for a better life, emphasizing their industrious nature despite their hardships. As the narrative unfolds, the author describes their evolving circumstances, marking a journey of growth and change. The relationship between the author and the children grows, highlighting the impact of small, thoughtful gestures on the lives of those less fortunate. The tale culminates in a poignant moment of generosity when one of the author's companions, Dick, gives the children some valuable ground-ash branches, illustrating the themes of kindness and communal support in times of need. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mitford, Mary Russell, 1787-1855
EBook No.: 22846
Published: Oct 2, 2007
Downloads: 60
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Poor children -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Ground-Ash
Note: Reading ease score: 49.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Ground-Ash" by Mary Russell Mitford is a pastoral tale written during the early 19th century. This piece primarily focuses on a serene interaction between nature and human connection, reflecting on themes of poverty, innocence, and the beauty of rural life. Mitford’s writing captures the delicate balance of human emotion and nature's splendor in a setting that anchors deeply in the English countryside. The story revolves around the author's encounters with two impoverished yet resilient children, Harry and Bessy Leigh, as she gathers wildflowers in Everley Woods. Through their simple yet heartfelt conversations, the children share their struggles with poverty and aspirations for a better life, emphasizing their industrious nature despite their hardships. As the narrative unfolds, the author describes their evolving circumstances, marking a journey of growth and change. The relationship between the author and the children grows, highlighting the impact of small, thoughtful gestures on the lives of those less fortunate. The tale culminates in a poignant moment of generosity when one of the author's companions, Dick, gives the children some valuable ground-ash branches, illustrating the themes of kindness and communal support in times of need. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mitford, Mary Russell, 1787-1855
EBook No.: 22846
Published: Oct 2, 2007
Downloads: 60
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Poor children -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.