02355cam a22003373u 4500 62219 UtSlPG 20260610134432.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Manning, Anne, 1807-1879 The Day of Small Things Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-05-25 Produced by MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Day of Small Things" by Anne Manning is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows Mrs. Cheerlove, an invalid who reflects on her life as she engages in deep conversations and shared experiences with her maid, Phillis, and the young neighbors visiting her. The narrative emphasizes themes of resilience, the joys of quiet observations, and the significance of small blessings in a life touched by sorrow and loss. At the start of the narrative, Mrs. Cheerlove is confined to her sofa due to a long illness, yet she expresses gratitude for the simple pleasures and mercies she has received during her time of confinement. We see glimpses of her thoughtful character as she contemplates the beauty of her surroundings and the quiet company of Phillis. Their dialogues reveal their personalities, with Mrs. Cheerlove's reflective nature contrasting with Phillis's practical demeanor. The opening establishes a rich tapestry of pastoral life, social interactions, and the deeper emotional currents that flow through the lives of the characters, inviting readers to explore the themes of loss, companionship, and the appreciation of life's small things. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Country life -- England -- Fiction Domestic fiction Women -- Fiction Invalids -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62219 103043 103043