Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Ten Christmas stories by Edward Everett Hale

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Author Hale, Edward Everett, 1822-1909
Illustrator Darley, Felix Octavius Carr, 1822-1888
LoC No. 06046166
Title Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Ten Christmas stories
Note Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents They saw a great light -- Christmas waits in Boston -- Alice's Christmas-tree -- Daily bread -- Stand and wait -- The two princes -- The story of Oello -- Love is the whole -- Christmas and Rome -- The survivor's story -- The same Christmas in Old England and New.
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Summary "Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Ten Christmas Stories" by Edward Everett Hale is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book presents a series of engaging narratives centered around the themes of Christmas, community, and human resilience, featuring a variety of characters who navigate their unique challenges during this festive season. The opening of this collection introduces readers to the world of Samuel Cutts, a weary veteran of the Revolutionary War struggling to provide for his family in post-war Massachusetts. His fortunes seem to change when his ticket in the Massachusetts Lottery wins a significant land prize at Tripp's Cove, which he dreams of transforming into a new life for himself and his family. However, the narrative quickly illustrates the complexities of his situation as he faces societal pressures, personal trials, and family responsibilities against the backdrop of a community supportive of each other during the holidays. This segment sets the tone for a series of stories that blend historical elements with heartfelt reflections on love, sacrifice, and the essence of the Christmas spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Christmas stories, American
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 32455
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 13, 2011
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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