The Toy Shop: A Romantic Story of Lincoln the Man by Margarita Spalding Gerry

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Author Gerry, Margarita Spalding, 1870-1939
Title The Toy Shop: A Romantic Story of Lincoln the Man
Note Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Toy Shop: A Romantic Story of Lincoln the Man" by Margarita Spalding Gerry is a historical fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life of Abraham Lincoln through a unique lens, highlighting themes of childhood innocence and the weight of leadership during wartime. It intertwines a narrative around a toy shop and its owner with Lincoln’s reflections and struggles as a leader. The story centers on a tall man, who is later revealed to be Abraham Lincoln, as he grapples with the burdens of war and leadership. In his search for solace, he ventures into a toy shop owned by Joseph Schotz, a wounded former soldier who crafts toys despite his own suffering. Throughout their interactions, Lincoln reflects on his responsibilities and the sacrifices of young soldiers while finding moments of joy through the innocence of toys. As he buys toy soldiers for his son, the narrative reveals Lincoln's inner turmoil and desire for peace. The climax of the story coincides with the end of the Civil War, reinforcing themes of hope and healing alongside the bittersweet nature of loss, illustrating the connection between the simplicity of childhood and the complexities of adult responsibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 39829
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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