Comfort Pease and her Gold Ring by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman

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Author Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins, 1852-1930
Title Comfort Pease and her Gold Ring
Credits Produced by Jeff Kaylin and Andrew Sly
Summary "Comfort Pease and her Gold Ring" by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman is a short story written in the late 19th century. This charming tale explores themes of childhood innocence, desire, and the lessons learned through experiences. It chronicles the life of a young girl, Comfort Pease, who grapples with the joy and burdens of her cherished gold ring gifted to her by her aunt. The story follows Comfort as she navigates school life, dealing with teasing and the pressure of not being able to wear her beautiful gold ring until her fingers grow larger. Despite feeling proud of her inheritance, she faces ridicule from her classmates and even ends up disobeying her mother's wishes to wear it at school, which leads her to a series of guilt-ridden events when the ring goes missing. After a worrying search and heartfelt confessions, Comfort learns valuable lessons about honesty and responsibility, ultimately culminating in the joy of receiving a new ring that fits her. This richly detailed narrative encapsulates the struggles of childhood while imparting moral lessons, making it a relatable and heartfelt read for both young and adult audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Girls -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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