The story of Wandering Willie by Lady Augusta Noel
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| Author | Noel, Augusta, Lady, 1838-1902 |
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| Illustrator | Paton, J. Noël (Joseph Noël), Sir, 1821-1901 |
| Title | The story of Wandering Willie |
| Original Publication | London: Macmillan and Co., 1870. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Emmanuel Ackerman, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "The Story of Wandering Willie" by Lady Augusta Noel is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Wandering Willie, an old man known throughout the countryside who lives a solitary life, wandering across moors and bringing joy and stories to the children he encounters. Themes of memory, loss, and the passage of time permeate the story, highlighting Willie's reflections on his past as he approaches the close of the old year and prepares to share his life story with a group of children. At the start of "Wandering Willie," we are introduced to the titular character as he traverses a snow-covered moor, familiar yet content in his solitude. The villagers remember Willie fondly, viewing him as a blessing in their lives, especially for the children who eagerly await his arrival to hear his tales and receive letters from loved ones. As this New Year's Eve unfolds, we learn about Willie's heartwarming connection with the community, his history of wandering, and how, despite the hardships life has presented him, he treasures the simple joys of nature and human companionship. The opening portion sets the stage for an exploration of his story, inviting readers to reflect on life's transient nature while considering the deeper connections formed through love and kindness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 74368 |
| Release Date | Sep 4, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 102 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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