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100 1 _aPurdon, K. F.
_q(Katherine Frances),
_d1852-1920
245 1 0 _aCandle and Crib
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-01-15
508 _aProduced by K. Nordquist, Ronnie Sahlberg and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Candle and Crib" by K. F. Purdon is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a rural Irish setting, exploring themes of family, belonging, and the significance of Christmas traditions. The narrative revolves around the Moloney family as they eagerly anticipate their son Art's return home for the holiday, showcasing the emotional dynamics between family members and their hopes, anxieties, and misunderstandings. The plot centers on Big Michael and Mrs. Moloney as they prepare for Christmas, grappling with their anxieties about their son Art and his new wife Delia not arriving as planned. The narrative depicts the challenges faced by both the parents and the young couple, emphasizing Art's longing for home and Delia's insecurities about her acceptance. As Christmas Eve unfolds, miscommunication leads to Delia's difficult journey through the elements to reach Moloney's home. The story concludes with a poignant reunion as the family comes together to celebrate Christmas, underscoring the warmth and resilience found within familial love amidst adversities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristmas stories
653 _aIreland -- Fiction
700 1 _aGlenavy, Beatrice Moss Campbell, Baroness,
_d1883-1970
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24310
999 _c65311
_d65311