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100 1 _aA. L. O. E.,
_d1821-1893
245 1 4 _aThe look of the thing and other stories
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
490 1 _aNew stories
500 _aRelease date is 2023-08-10
505 0 _aThe look of the thing -- Good-bye -- Good for nothing -- How like it is!
520 _a"The Look of the Thing and Other Stories" by A. L. O. E. is a collection of moral and instructive short stories written in the mid-19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. The book primarily addresses themes of morality, faith, and the significance of inner motives versus outward appearances. It presents narrative lessons that emphasize the importance of living a life driven by genuine motives rooted in love for God rather than just seeking social approval. In this collection, each story features characters who navigate life's challenges while grappling with moral dilemmas. In the titular story, "The Look of the Thing," a charwoman named Rebecca exposits on her views about respectability and generosity, only to learn that true character is not measured by appearances or public opinion. Similarly, in "Good-Bye," a mother struggles with her decision to work on a Sunday, while her child grapples with understanding the importance of trust and obedience to God's will. Other narratives showcase the transformative power of kindness and the journey from being considered "good for nothing" to recognizing one's inherent worth through faith and compassion. Overall, the collection provides a poignant reflection on the value of sincerity and spiritual integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: Gen. Prot. Epis. Sunday School. Union and Church Book Society., 1865
653 _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aShort stories
830 0 _aNew stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71383
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