Gibbons, Louise Élise creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Janet; or, The Christmas Stockings" by Louise Élise Gibbons is a poignant novella written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the slums of New York City, chronicling the life of a young girl, Janet, who faces immense adversity while clinging to the kindness shown to her by a benevolent Bishop. As a work of fiction aimed at evoking empathy and moral reflection, the narrative explores themes of poverty, innocence, and the impact of compassion amidst desolation. The story follows Janet, a thirteen-year-old girl who lives in a tenement with her impoverished family. After receiving beautiful stockings from the Bishop on Christmas night—a symbol of hope and grace—Janet’s life takes a tragic turn when her family succumbs to diphtheria, leaving her orphaned and alone. As she navigates the harsh realities of life on the streets, Janet forms a bond with a fellow newsboy, Roy, who vows to protect her. The narrative culminates in despair as she loses Roy to a tragic accident, and ultimately, in her loneliness and desperation, Janet's story leads to an evocative conclusion under a starry sky. The tale encapsulates a powerful message about the struggles of the poor and the enduring spirit of innocence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-12-29 E-text prepared by MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) Original publication data not identified New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction Poor children -- Fiction Slums -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53826 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53826 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134236.0 53826