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Title: The Mansion

Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #38312

Note: Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Michael Leonard

Summary: "The Mansion" by Henry Van Dyke is a philosophical novella written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores themes of materialism versus spiritual fulfillment, focusing on the life of John Weightman, a wealthy banker committed to upholding societal norms and expectations. The book delves into the consequences of a life measured solely by material success and the inherent values of selflessness and love for others. The story follows John Weightman, who prides himself on his material achievements and societal respectability, as he navigates his relationships with his son Harold and wife. Harold, seeking a more authentic life, feels stifled by his father's rigid values and longs for freedom to make his own choices. After a Christmas Eve dinner where tensions rise, John Weightman experiences a life-altering moment that leads him to an unexpected understanding of his existence. In a surreal journey after his death, he encounters the Keeper of the Gate, who reveals the true measure of a person’s worth lies not in material possessions but in acts of love and kindness. Ultimately, John discovers that his earthly deeds, driven by self-interest, do not grant him the grand mansion he expected in the afterlife, but instead a humble abode reflective of his life's true essence. This transformation compels him to change his approach to life and relationships, particularly with Harold, as he learns the value of genuine giving and connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Van Dyke, Henry, 1852-1933

EBook No.: 704

Published: Oct 1, 1996

Downloads: 83

Language: English

Subject: Short stories

Subject: Christmas stories

Subject: Christian life -- Fiction

Subject: Conduct of life -- Fiction

Subject: Christian fiction

Subject: Future life -- Fiction

Subject: Immortality -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-09T16:33:58Z The Mansion

This edition has images.

Title: The Mansion

Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #38312

Note: Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Michael Leonard

Summary: "The Mansion" by Henry Van Dyke is a philosophical novella written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores themes of materialism versus spiritual fulfillment, focusing on the life of John Weightman, a wealthy banker committed to upholding societal norms and expectations. The book delves into the consequences of a life measured solely by material success and the inherent values of selflessness and love for others. The story follows John Weightman, who prides himself on his material achievements and societal respectability, as he navigates his relationships with his son Harold and wife. Harold, seeking a more authentic life, feels stifled by his father's rigid values and longs for freedom to make his own choices. After a Christmas Eve dinner where tensions rise, John Weightman experiences a life-altering moment that leads him to an unexpected understanding of his existence. In a surreal journey after his death, he encounters the Keeper of the Gate, who reveals the true measure of a person’s worth lies not in material possessions but in acts of love and kindness. Ultimately, John discovers that his earthly deeds, driven by self-interest, do not grant him the grand mansion he expected in the afterlife, but instead a humble abode reflective of his life's true essence. This transformation compels him to change his approach to life and relationships, particularly with Harold, as he learns the value of genuine giving and connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Van Dyke, Henry, 1852-1933

EBook No.: 704

Published: Oct 1, 1996

Downloads: 83

Language: English

Subject: Short stories

Subject: Christmas stories

Subject: Christian life -- Fiction

Subject: Conduct of life -- Fiction

Subject: Christian fiction

Subject: Future life -- Fiction

Subject: Immortality -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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