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Title: Fires - Book 2: The Ovens, and Other Tales

Note: Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: The crane -- The lighthouse -- The money -- The snow -- Red fox -- The ovens.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "Fires - Book 2: The Ovens, and Other Tales" by Wilfrid Wilson Gibson is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. The book explores the human condition through various themes, including suffering, hope, and the pursuit of life amidst hardship and struggle. Gibson's poignant writing delves into the lives of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances, reflecting on their emotions and experiences. The collection consists of several narratives, each presenting a unique perspective on life. In “The Crane,” a disabled son imagines himself as powerful and free, contrasting his dreams with his mother’s struggles. “The Lighthouse” explores the dramatic events of a shipwreck, revealing themes of familial bonds and survival. “The Money” highlights the tragic irony of pride and poverty, while “The Snow” captures the innocence of childhood amidst peril. In “Red Fox,” jealousy and longing are intertwined within the realm of human emotions. Lastly, “The Ovens” tells the tale of a destitute man who finds warmth and connection with a young girl in dire circumstances, illustrating the hope that can emerge from shared suffering. Together, these stories paint a vivid portrait of resilience in the face of life’s adversities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Creator: Gibson, Wilfrid Wilson, 1878-1962

EBook No.: 42678

Published: May 9, 2013

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: English poetry

Subject: Stories in rhyme

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:42678:2 2013-05-09T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Gibson, Wilfrid Wilson en 1
2024-11-08T22:02:12Z Fires - Book 2: The Ovens, and Other Tales

This edition has images.

Title: Fires - Book 2: The Ovens, and Other Tales

Note: Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: The crane -- The lighthouse -- The money -- The snow -- Red fox -- The ovens.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "Fires - Book 2: The Ovens, and Other Tales" by Wilfrid Wilson Gibson is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. The book explores the human condition through various themes, including suffering, hope, and the pursuit of life amidst hardship and struggle. Gibson's poignant writing delves into the lives of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances, reflecting on their emotions and experiences. The collection consists of several narratives, each presenting a unique perspective on life. In “The Crane,” a disabled son imagines himself as powerful and free, contrasting his dreams with his mother’s struggles. “The Lighthouse” explores the dramatic events of a shipwreck, revealing themes of familial bonds and survival. “The Money” highlights the tragic irony of pride and poverty, while “The Snow” captures the innocence of childhood amidst peril. In “Red Fox,” jealousy and longing are intertwined within the realm of human emotions. Lastly, “The Ovens” tells the tale of a destitute man who finds warmth and connection with a young girl in dire circumstances, illustrating the hope that can emerge from shared suffering. Together, these stories paint a vivid portrait of resilience in the face of life’s adversities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Creator: Gibson, Wilfrid Wilson, 1878-1962

EBook No.: 42678

Published: May 9, 2013

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: English poetry

Subject: Stories in rhyme

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:42678:3 2013-05-09T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Gibson, Wilfrid Wilson en 1