02331cam a22003373u 4500 22406 UtSlPG 20260610133521.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 48040174 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878 The Little People of the Snow Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-08-26 Produced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.) "The Little People of the Snow" by William Cullen Bryant is a mythical story written in the early 1870s. This poetic work is characterized as a children's fairy tale, emphasizing themes of innocence, nature, and moral lessons. The tale explores the interaction between human children and magical beings, particularly during the enchanting, snow-filled winter season. The narrative centers around a young girl named Eva, who encounters a charming snow maiden while playing outside during winter. Eva, drawn by her warmth and beauty, follows the snow maiden beyond the boundaries set by her mother, ultimately entering a mystical realm inhabited by the "Little People of the Snow." The story takes a somber turn when Eva, tired from her adventure, succumbs to the cold and tragically falls into a death-like slumber. Despite her parents' desperate attempts to revive her, Eva passes away, leading to a haunting farewell that affects both her family and the magical beings of snow. With her loss, the Little People of the Snow vanish from human sight, signifying the end of their enchanting presence in the mortal world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fairy tales Bobbett, Albert, 1824?-1889? Fredericks, Alfred, -1926 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22406 63544 63544