02276cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000410011324500360015426400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650800290040752013680043653400450180465300180184965300350186785600430190299900170194523324UtSlPG20260610133532.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBurnett, Frances Hodgson,d1849-192411a"Surly Tim": A Lancashire Story 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-11-04  aProduced by David Widger  a"Surly Tim": A Lancashire Story by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a poignant narrative likely written in the late 19th century. This tale takes the form of a novella, exploring themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human emotion set against the backdrop of a working-class Lancashire community. The story centers on the life of Tim Hibblethwaite, colloquially known as "Surly Tim," and delves into his misunderstood nature, revealing the tragic history that shapes his seemingly gruff exterior.  The narrative unfolds through the eyes of Mester Doncaster, who has recently taken charge of a spinning factory. He encounters Tim, initially perceived as surly due to his reserved demeanor and social disconnect. As the story progresses, we learn of Tim's deep sorrow stemming from the loss of his wife, Rosanna, and their son, Wattie. Tim's life is marked by a heart-wrenching past, where he deals with the complexities of love, loss, and the harshness of societal judgments. Their reunion is tainted by tragedy, revealing the cruel vagaries of fate and the inexorable passage of time. The story culminates in a tragic yet transcendent conclusion, as Tim moves beyond his earthly suffering into a moment of heartfelt reunion with his lost family, shedding light on the profound connections that endure even in death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories  aManners and customs -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23324  c64376d64376