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_aJohnston, Annie F. _q(Annie Fellows), _d1863-1931 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Legend of the Bleeding-heart |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-02-22 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by David Garcia, Sjaani, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net/) from page images generously made available by Kentuckiana Digital Library (http://kdl.kyvl.org/) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Legend of the Bleeding-heart" by Annie F. Johnston is a fairy tale written in the early 20th century. This enchanting story follows the themes of sacrifice, gratitude, and the consequences of forgetfulness, set against a backdrop of magical realism where nature and human emotions intertwine. The narrative explores the relationship between a kind-hearted Flax-spinner and her adopted daughter, Olga, while illustrating the enduring power of love and remembrance. The story begins with the old Flax-spinner taking in the orphaned Olga, showering her with love, and making numerous sacrifices for her well-being. As Olga becomes more beautiful and desirable, she is invited to royal balls, but her pride leads her to forget the old dame's sacrifices. When sudden misfortune strikes, she realizes the cost of her forgetfulness and seeks to regain her former grace. Ultimately, she learns of the Flax-spinner's profound love through the blooming of "bleeding-heart" flowers, a symbol of sacrifice and remembrance, prompting her to seek forgiveness and care for the woman who loved her unconditionally. The tale serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of gratitude for those who love and support us. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aFairy tales | ||
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