A Little Book of Profitable Tales by Eugene Field

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Author Field, Eugene, 1850-1895
Title A Little Book of Profitable Tales
Contents The first Christmas tree -- The symbol and the saint -- The coming of the prince -- The mouse and the moonbeam -- The divell's Chrystmasse -- The mountain and the sea -- The robin and the violet -- The oak-tree and the ivy -- Margaret: a pearl -- The springtime -- Rodolph and his king -- The Hampshire hills -- Ezra's Thanksgivin' out West -- Ludwig and Eloise -- Fido's little friend -- The old man -- Bill, the lokil editor -- The little yaller baby -- The cyclopeedy -- Dock Stebbins -- The fairies of Pesth.
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Summary "A Little Book of Profitable Tales" by Eugene Field is a collection of charming short stories written in the late 19th century. The book features a range of whimsical narratives that explore themes of love, sacrifice, and the beauty of small moments in life, often through the eyes of children, animals, and nature. Each tale, from the journey of a little Christmas tree to the poignant story of a robin and a violet, is infused with gentle humor and moral lessons, inviting readers to reflect on the values of kindness and faith. The opening portion of the book begins with an affectionate dedication by the author to his daughter and an introduction by Edward E. Hale, who praises Field's straightforward and heartfelt writing style. The first story, "The First Christmas Tree," depicts a magical scene in a forest where trees and angels celebrate the birth of a child. We encounter the cedar trees filled with wonder at the celestial happenings and a humble little tree, honored by the visit of angels. The narrative evokes a sense of innocence and joy, capturing the enchantment of Christmas while hinting at deeper meanings of hope and guardianship, setting the tone for the poignant tales that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories, American
Category Text
EBook-No. 9485
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 31, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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