The olive branch, and other stories by A. L. O. E.
The olive branch, and other stories by A. L. O. E.. is a collection of short, didactic Christian tales for children written in the Victorian era. Through fables, domestic sketches, and moral anecdotes, it teaches everyday virtue and faith—peacemaking, humility, honesty, patience, charity, courage, and trust in God. The title story shows little Rosina healing a family quarrel by delivering her mother’s kisses and returning with an olive sprig of reconciliation. Across
the volume, boastfulness is unmasked (“the ass in the lion’s skin”), calm endurance shrugs off mockery, cheerful usefulness shines in a poor London back-kitchen, and kindness and self-denial are rewarded (a girl yields her pony to a spiteful rival; a boy risks his outing to aid an injured stranger and is helped in turn). Other pieces warn against grasping at uncertain pleasures, oppose empty wishes with real help, and prefer deeds to words (a devoted dog saves a child while a parrot only chatters). Contrasts between living for self and for others, and a soldier’s tale of brave friendship that points to Christ’s greater love, deepen the lessons. An allegory urges pressing through “Difficulty” with the wings of faith and love, while closing reflections bid readers measure life by Scripture and cherish the heavenly inheritance that outlasts earthly wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | A. L. O. E., 1821-1893 |
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| Title | The olive branch, and other stories |
| Original Publication | London: T. Nelson and Sons,1885. |
| Contents | The olive-branch -- The ass in the lion's skin -- Never mind scoffs -- A peep into a back-kitchen -- The two patients -- It's very hard -- The pic-nic -- Catching at a shadow -- Go and do likewise -- The best friend -- The thicket of furze -- The boy and the bird's nest -- Sending horses to travellers -- Thorns and flowers -- Heir to something better -- The two pets -- The two standard measures. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories, English -- 19th century |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Nature stories |
| Subject | Flowers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 77151 |
| Release Date | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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