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100 1 _aCummins, Mary Hornibrook
245 1 2 _aA little child
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-02-19
508 _aCarla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Little Child" by Mary Hornibrook Cummins is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the profound themes of childhood innocence, love, and redemption through the interactions between a troubled artist and a young boy. It captures the transformative power of a child's perspective on life and faith, exploring deeper philosophical and spiritual ideas. The story follows the character of Gilbert Graham, an artist struggling with despair and a sense of failure, who encounters a seven-year-old boy named Gerald. Through simple yet profound conversations, Gerald shares his innocent beliefs about God's love and the comforting notion of a "very present help" amidst life's trials. As their bond develops, Gilbert finds solace in the child's faith, leading to personal awakening and redemption. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of nature, culminating in a dramatic moment where both characters confront the metaphorical "waves" of life's challenges, ultimately illustrating how love and trust can transcend the deepest sorrows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Davis & Bond, 1913
653 _aShort stories
653 _aChildren -- Fiction
653 _aRedemption -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/littlechild00cumm/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70069
999 _c110815
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