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100 1 _aAdams, William,
_d1814-1848
245 1 4 _aThe old man's home
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2025-03-18
508 _aAl Haines
520 _a"The Old Man's Home" by the Rev. William Adams, M.A. is a poignant fictional narrative published in the mid-19th century, specifically in 1848. The book tells the touching story of an elderly man who believes he is on a journey to reunite with his late wife and children. The text explores deep themes of loneliness, hope, loss, and the nature of reality versus perception. The narrative unfolds as the protagonist encounters the old man while he is wandering in a picturesque part of the Isle of Wight. Through their conversations, the reader learns of the old man's lifelong grief over his family, all of whom have long passed away. As he reveals his belief in returning home, it becomes evident that his perceived madness is interwoven with profound wisdom about love, memory, and the essence of faith. The story culminates with the old man's passing, which serves as a serene conclusion, tying together the themes of homecoming and the eternal bond of family. Ultimately, the book invites readers to reflect on the meaning of home and belonging, both in life and beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: General Prot. Episcopal S. S. Untion, 1847
653 _aChristian life -- Fiction
653 _aChildren -- Death -- Fiction
653 _aDeath -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- Fiction
653 _aFriendship -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/oldmanshome00adam
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75652
999 _c116377
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