Stories and ballads for young folks by Ellen Tracy Alden
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| Author | Alden, Ellen Tracy, 1846-1880 |
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| Title | Stories and ballads for young folks |
| Original Publication | United States: American Book Exchange,1879. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "Stories and Ballads for Young Folks" by Ellen Tracy Alden is a collection of narratives and poems written in the late 19th century. The book aims to entertain and moralize for a younger audience, featuring tales that often include themes of bravery, compassion, and adventure, as well as various charming characters. Each story serves as a delightful exploration of childhood experiences and the rich tapestry of life. The opening of the collection introduces a character named Lieutenant, who is likely blind, as he interacts playfully with a little girl named Edith. Their affectionate exchange, filled with laughter and innocence, reveals their close relationship. As the tale unfolds, we see glimpses of familial connections, with other characters such as Kate, Edith, and the Lieutenant's brother, suggesting a lively household. The context of winter, the presence of snow, and the delightful activities like making popcorn add a cozy atmosphere, while themes of care and overcoming difficulties begin to take form. This charming introduction sets the stage for the imaginative stories and ballads that are likely to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68926 |
| Release Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 51 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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