Bimbi: Stories for Children by Ouida
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| Author | Ouida, 1839-1908 |
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| Title | Bimbi: Stories for Children |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The Nürnberg stove -- The ambitious rose tree -- Lampblack -- The child of Urbino -- Findelkind. |
| Credits | Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Bimbi: Stories for Children" by Louise De La Ramee is a collection of children's stories likely written in the late 19th century. The opening story, "The Nurnberg Stove," introduces readers to a charming narrative set in a picturesque little town in Austria, revolving around a young boy named August Strehla and his deep emotional connection to a magnificent, handcrafted stove, known as Hirschvogel, created by the famous potter Augustin Hirschvogel. This tale explores themes of love, family, sacrifice, and the significant role of art and craftsmanship in life. The opening of the story paints a vivid and warm picture of August's life, depicting his struggles and joys as he navigates life with his siblings in a poor household, deeply touched by the beauty of their surroundings and the legacy of the stove. As they gather around the stove for warmth and comfort during cold winter nights, August admires its grandeur and dreams of becoming a great artist like the master potter who created it. However, the peace is shattered when August's father decides to sell the stove to pay off debts, triggering a desperate emotional response from August, who feels that selling the Hirschvogel is akin to losing his home and family. The story captivates from the start with its rich details and the poignant relationship between the boy and the stove, effectively setting the stage for a journey full of adventure and heart. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5834 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 44 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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