The Mysterious Basket; or, The Foundling. A Story for Boys and Girls by Anonymous
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"The Mysterious Basket; or, The Foundling. A Story for Boys and Girls" by Anonymous is a fictional narrative likely written in the late 19th century. This tale appears to follow the journey of Christlieb Fundus, a foundling discovered in a mysterious basket, as he navigates life through various adventures after being abandoned. The opening chapters introduce various characters and settings, hinting at themes of kindness, transformation, and the struggles of upbringing. At
the start of the story, we find Hicup, a cranky innkeeper, lamenting the lack of customers at his establishment while overhearing merriment from the rival inn. His interaction with a mysterious woman seeking shelter sparks a series of events that lead to the shocking discovery of twin children in the woman's basket. The opening chapters set the stage for misunderstandings and comic relief, as characters like the skeptical landlord and the compassionate landlady deal with the unexpected arrival of the foundlings, ultimately leading to Christlieb’s adoption. Through his new foster father, Kummas, the narrative hints at deeper journeys of personal growth and the quest for belonging, laying the groundwork for Christlieb’s future challenges and triumphs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | The Mysterious Basket; or, The Foundling. A Story for Boys and Girls |
| Contents | The mysterious basket -- The wood-gatherer. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Twins -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Foundlings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Abandoned children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53810 |
| Release Date | Dec 26, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 430 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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