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_aAdams, William, _d1814-1848 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe old man's home |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2025 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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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.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cNew York: General Prot. Episcopal S. S. Untion, 1847 |
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| 653 | _aChristian life -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aChildren -- Death -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aDeath -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aFriendship -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- Fiction | ||
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