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_aEwing, Juliana Horatia, _d1841-1885 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Peace Egg and Other tales |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-01-23 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aThe peace egg -- A Christmas mumming play -- Hints for private theatricals, I,II,III -- Snap-dragons -- Old Father Christmas. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Peace Egg and Other Tales" by Juliana Horatia Ewing is a collection of children's stories written in the late 19th century. This charming anthology provides delightful narratives that often revolve around themes of Christmas and family, integrating rich elements of English folklore and tradition. The opening story, "The Peace Egg," sets the tone with a narrative that explores the complexities of familial love and ties, particularly within the context of Christmas celebrations. The opening of "The Peace Egg" introduces us to a bittersweet scene on Christmas Eve, where a Captain and his wife experience a profound sadness despite being surrounded by their joyful children, who are staging a festive play. The narrative unfolds through reflections on the Captain's wife, who carries the weight of estrangement from her father due to her marriage choices. As the children perform their play—a humorous and lively retelling of the Christmas mumming tradition—they inadvertently stir a mix of emotions, evoking laughter and tears in the audience, including their parents. The story lays the groundwork for themes of reconciliation, familial bonds, and the emotional nuances present even during times of celebration, inviting the reader to reflect on the joy and sorrow intertwined in family life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aChildren's stories | ||
| 653 | _aChristmas plays | ||
| 653 | _aChildren's plays | ||
| 653 | _aChristmas -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aMumming plays | ||
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