A little child by Mary Hornibrook Cummins
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"A Little Child" by Mary Hornibrook Cummins is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the profound themes of childhood innocence, love, and redemption through the interactions between a troubled artist and a young boy. It captures the transformative power of a child's perspective on life and faith, exploring deeper philosophical and spiritual ideas. The story follows the character of Gilbert Graham, an artist struggling with
despair and a sense of failure, who encounters a seven-year-old boy named Gerald. Through simple yet profound conversations, Gerald shares his innocent beliefs about God's love and the comforting notion of a "very present help" amidst life's trials. As their bond develops, Gilbert finds solace in the child's faith, leading to personal awakening and redemption. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of nature, culminating in a dramatic moment where both characters confront the metaphorical "waves" of life's challenges, ultimately illustrating how love and trust can transcend the deepest sorrows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Cummins, Mary Hornibrook |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 13021821 |
| Title | A little child |
| Original Publication | United States: Davis & Bond, 1913. |
| Credits | Carla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Children -- Fiction |
| Subject | Redemption -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70069 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70069-4 |
| Release Date | Feb 19, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 187 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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