The hermit's Christmas by David De Forest Burrell

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Author Burrell, David De Forest, 1876-1950
LoC No. 30032076
Title The hermit's Christmas
Original Publication United States: American Tract Society, 1912.
Note Reading ease score: 91.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Summary "The Hermit's Christmas" by David De Forest Burrell is a narrative tale written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of faith, redemption, and the true meaning of Christmas through a series of encounters between a hermit and a diverse group of visitors. Set in a remote location, it reflects on the spiritual significance of the Christmas holiday and the importance of kindness and understanding among people from different walks of life. In the story, the hermit Theodore experiences an unexpected Christmas Day when a weary Crusader and other travelers, including a beggar, a merchant, a thief, and a melancholy thinker, arrive at his secluded dwelling seeking refuge and sustenance. As they share a humble meal, the hermit engages each visitor in conversation, revealing their inner struggles and the reasons behind their lack of Christmas joy. He challenges them to reflect on their lives, emphasizing that true joy comes from love, faith, and service to others rather than material wealth or disdainful thoughts. In the end, this poignant gathering transforms them all as they express a newfound understanding of the holiday's spirit and their intentions to return to the world with a sense of purpose and compassion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Christmas stories
Subject Christian life -- Fiction
Subject Christian fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 70521
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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