02036cam a22003133u 4500 809 UtSlPG 20260610133036.0 m cr n 260607r1997||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR PZ Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 Holiday Romance Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1997 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1997-02-01 David Price "Holiday Romance" by Charles Dickens is a whimsical collection of interconnected stories written during the Victorian era. The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of several young characters, bringing to life their imaginative adventures filled with playful antics. The book explores themes of love, childhood innocence, and the contrasts between adult expectations and the simplicity of a child's worldview. The story revolves around the friendships and romantic exploits of four children: William Tinkling, Alice Rainbird, and their companions, as they navigate their feelings for each other amid a series of creative misadventures. These misadventures include romantic escapades involving mock piracy and elaborate fantasies about grown-up relationships. As the children engage in imaginative play, they confront the absurdities and challenges of adulthood, ultimately leading to reflections on their hopes and dreams for the future. The narrative is characterized by humor, irony, and a sense of nostalgia for the carefree days of childhood, all crafted with Dickens's keen insight into human behavior. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Children and adults -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/809 42928 42928