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100	1		_aFrance, Anatole, _d1844-1924
245	1	4	_aThe Miracle of the Great St. Nicolas : _b1920
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 2008-05-09
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"The Miracle of the Great St. Nicolas" by Anatole France is a narrative that combines elements of legend and moral tale, likely penned in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life of St. Nicolas, a revered figure known for his virtuous deeds, particularly the miraculous rescue of three children from a salting tub. The story explores themes of innocence, corruption, and redemption within a religious and folkloric context. In this tale, the narrative unfolds around St. Nicolas, the Bishop of Trinqueballe, who discovers a heinous crime committed by an innkeeper who had lured and murdered three children, preserving their bodies for sinister purposes. Upon learning of the tragedy, St. Nicolas invokes divine intervention, successfully resurrecting the children. The story follows their integration into society under the Bishop’s guidance, illustrating the varying paths of their lives, shaped by their earlier traumas. As they grow, their characters and moral fortitude are tested, leading to ironic and sometimes troubling consequences reflecting on the nature of good and evil, the complexity of human character, and the impact of upbringing and circumstance on personal development. Ultimately, the tale portrays the struggle of St. Nicolas to redeem not just the children but also his own reputation amid rising chaos and disorder in his community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFrench fiction -- Translations into English
653			_aMiracles -- Fiction
653			_aBishops -- Fiction
700	1		_aMay, J. Lewis _q(James Lewis), _d1873-1961
700	1		_aMiall, Bernard, _d1876-1953
700	1		_aStewart, D. B.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25410
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