Janet; or, The Christmas Stockings by Louise Élise Gibbons
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"Janet; or, The Christmas Stockings" by Louise Élise Gibbons is a poignant novella written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the slums of New York City, chronicling the life of a young girl, Janet, who faces immense adversity while clinging to the kindness shown to her by a benevolent Bishop. As a work of fiction aimed at evoking empathy and moral reflection, the narrative explores themes of poverty, innocence,
and the impact of compassion amidst desolation. The story follows Janet, a thirteen-year-old girl who lives in a tenement with her impoverished family. After receiving beautiful stockings from the Bishop on Christmas night—a symbol of hope and grace—Janet’s life takes a tragic turn when her family succumbs to diphtheria, leaving her orphaned and alone. As she navigates the harsh realities of life on the streets, Janet forms a bond with a fellow newsboy, Roy, who vows to protect her. The narrative culminates in despair as she loses Roy to a tragic accident, and ultimately, in her loneliness and desperation, Janet's story leads to an evocative conclusion under a starry sky. The tale encapsulates a powerful message about the struggles of the poor and the enduring spirit of innocence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gibbons, Louise Élise |
|---|---|
| Title | Janet; or, The Christmas Stockings |
| Credits | E-text prepared by MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Poor children -- Fiction |
| Subject | Slums -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53826 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-53826-6 |
| Release Date | Dec 29, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 573 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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