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_aAldrich, Thomas Bailey, _d1836-1907 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aPère Antoine's Date-Palm |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-11-06 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"Père Antoine's Date-Palm" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a short story written in the late 19th century. This poignant tale weaves themes of love, loss, and devotion, focusing on the life of Père Antoine, a Roman Catholic priest in New Orleans, who cherishes a date-palm he planted in his garden many years ago. The story explores the emotional journey of Antoine intertwined with the date-palm, highlighting the enduring bonds of friendship and unrequited love. The narrative centers on Père Antoine's profound feelings for two individuals: his closest friend, Emile Jardin, and Anglice, a beautiful girl they took under their care following her mother's death. All three share an intense connection, but when Emile and Anglice elope, Antoine is left heartbroken. Eventually, Anglice, now a mother, seeks his forgiveness in a letter before her own demise. Antoine takes in her daughter, also named Anglice, but her grief for her homeland leads to her untimely decline. After the young girl's death, a remarkable date-palm grows from her grave, becoming a symbol of love and memory for Antoine. Despite the surrounding urbanization and attempts to sell his land, Antoine remains devoted to the palm, reflecting his eternal ties to the lost loves of his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction | ||
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