The Potato Child & Others by Lucia Prudence Hall Woodbury

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Author Woodbury, Lucia Prudence Hall, 1848-
Title The Potato Child & Others
Alternate Title The Potato Child and Others
Contents The potato child -- A story that never ends -- A Nazareth Christmas.
Credits Produced by David Schwan, and David Widger
Summary "The Potato Child & Others" by Mrs. Charles J. Woodbury is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This book delves into themes of love, kindness, and the poignant experiences of childhood, illustrating the struggles and emotional lives of its young characters. The stories unfold with a gentle morality and a focus on the hope that can emerge from difficult circumstances. The titular story, "The Potato Child," follows a tender-hearted girl named Elsie, who has a hard life working for the strict and unkind Miss Amanda. Elsie finds solace in a potato that she imagines as a child, prompting her to care for it like a mother. Throughout the story, Elsie's loneliness and longing for love are explored, culminating in a touching Christmas moment when Miss Amanda, moved by Elsie's affection for the potato, experiences her own forgotten emotions and connection with love. The other stories in the collection continue to reflect on themes of connection, understanding, and the innocence of childhood, offering readers heartfelt narratives that linger long after the last page. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
Subject Christmas stories, American
Category Text
EBook-No. 5662
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 9, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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