Candle and Crib by K. F. Purdon
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"Candle and Crib" by K. F. Purdon is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a rural Irish setting, exploring themes of family, belonging, and the significance of Christmas traditions. The narrative revolves around the Moloney family as they eagerly anticipate their son Art's return home for the holiday, showcasing the emotional dynamics between family members and their hopes, anxieties, and misunderstandings. The plot centers on
Big Michael and Mrs. Moloney as they prepare for Christmas, grappling with their anxieties about their son Art and his new wife Delia not arriving as planned. The narrative depicts the challenges faced by both the parents and the young couple, emphasizing Art's longing for home and Delia's insecurities about her acceptance. As Christmas Eve unfolds, miscommunication leads to Delia's difficult journey through the elements to reach Moloney's home. The story concludes with a poignant reunion as the family comes together to celebrate Christmas, underscoring the warmth and resilience found within familial love amidst adversities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Purdon, K. F. (Katherine Frances), 1852-1920 |
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| Illustrator | Glenavy, Beatrice Moss Campbell, Baroness, 1883-1970 |
| Title | Candle and Crib |
| Credits |
Produced by K. Nordquist, Ronnie Sahlberg and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Subject | Ireland -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24310 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24310-8 |
| Release Date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 529 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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