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_aRiis, Jacob A. _q(Jacob August), _d1849-1914 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aNibsy's Christmas |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-08-09 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chuck Greif, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Nibsy's Christmas" by Jacob A. Riis is a poignant short story written in the late 19th century, capturing the somber realities of life for impoverished children in New York City. The narrative revolves around Nibsy, a newsboy, as he faces the harshness of his environment during Christmas time, touching on themes of poverty, neglect, and the fleeting hope for better circumstances amidst suffering. The story unfolds on Christmas Eve, highlighting the contrast between the festive cheer experienced by the more fortunate and the stark struggles of boys like Nibsy who find themselves battling not just the cold, but the trials imposed by their families and society. Nibsy's meager existence, marked by his attempts to provide for his mother and sister, leads him through the dark alleys of the tenements, where he experiences abandonment and cruel parental violence. In a tragic turn, Nibsy dies after being rescued from a fire, emphasizing the cruelty of the world he inhabits. Yet there’s an undertone of compassion as the story reflects on how, even in despair, a small boy’s efforts and spirit are recognized, suggesting a flicker of hope amidst overwhelming darkness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aChristmas stories, American | ||
| 653 | _aTenement houses -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction | ||
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