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100 1 _aEbers, Georg,
_d1837-1898
245 1 4 _aThe Nuts: A Christmas Story for my Children and Grandchildren
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
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 2004-04-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by David Widger
520 _a"The Nuts: A Christmas Story for my Children and Grandchildren" by Georg Ebers is a sentimental holiday story written in the late 19th century. This narrative can be classified as a children's tale, weaving themes of generosity, the impact of small acts of kindness, and reflections on life and death from a moral perspective. The book revolves around rich storytelling traditions, emphasizing the essence of Christmas through both personal experiences and imaginative elements. The story unfolds around a wounded colonel recovering in a family's home, who captivates the children with his tales. He shares a poignant narrative titled "The Nuts," which explores the dualities of heaven and hell through the lens of a past earthly act of generosity. When a hard-hearted woman donates a handful of walnuts to a poor child, it leads to unexpected consequences in the afterlife, demonstrating the profound effects of seemingly minor good deeds. As the narrative progresses, the woman learns that her small act of kindness ultimately benefited others in ways she could never have imagined, prompting a reflection on the virtues of compassion and love. The children's dynamics shift as they come to appreciate the value behind gift-giving and the power of selflessness during the holiday season. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristmas stories
653 _aGerman fiction -- Translations into English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5591
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