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100 1 _aMolesworth, Mrs.,
_d1839-1921
245 1 2 _aA Christmas Posy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-07-09
508 _aE-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Lindy Walsh, Emmy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"A Christmas Posy" by Mrs. Molesworth is a collection of children's stories written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows various characters, particularly siblings Sylvia and Molly, as they navigate childhood challenges, family dynamics, and the pursuit of joy and comfort in their lives, especially during the Christmas season. Through a blend of warmth and adventure, the stories evoke a sense of nostalgia and the importance of familial relationships. At the start of "A Christmas Posy," readers are introduced to Sylvia and Molly, two sisters living with their Aunt in Paris during the holiday season. As they prepare for the New Year, their thoughts linger on their recently deceased grandmother, bringing a poignant sense of longing and melancholy to the festive atmosphere. The narrative swiftly shifts focus when Auntie leaves the house and accidentally misplaces their grandmother's old watch, which sends the family into a frantic search. This opening sets the stage for a exploration of love, loss, and the challenges of family life, hinting at the deeper themes of healing and hope that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFamily -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSiblings -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChristmas -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aCrane, Walter,
_d1845-1915
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26015
999 _c67016
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