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_aWilberforce, Samuel, _d1805-1873 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe rocky island, and other similitudes |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-02-07 | ||
| 508 | _aTranscribed from the 1849 (tenth) Francis & John Rivington edition by David Price | ||
| 520 | _a"The Rocky Island, and Other Similitudes" by Samuel Wilberforce is a collection of allegorical works written in the mid-19th century. The stories within aim to impart moral and religious lessons using vivid imagery and metaphorical narrative structures, intended for readers of all ages. The overarching theme revolves around the journey of spirituality and faith, as illustrated through scenarios involving children and their interactions with a guiding figure. The opening of the narrative introduces a dream where a rocky island, representative of the world’s perils, contrasts with a serene, beautiful land across a tumultuous sea. Children are depicted playing on the island, seemingly oblivious to the dangers posed by a burning mountain and violent storms. A noble man arrives to warn them of the threats and offers a means of escape through small boats, urging them to follow him toward a land filled with joy and beauty. This engaging beginning sets the stage for the allegorical exploration of human tendencies toward distraction and the importance of guidance and faith in navigating life's challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aChildren's stories, English | ||
| 653 | _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAllegories | ||
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