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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aPage, Thomas Nelson,
_d1853-1922
245 1 0 _aTwo Prisoners
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-09-07
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Two Prisoners" by Thomas Nelson Page is a short story published in the early 20th century. The narrative explores themes of childhood innocence, suffering, and the contrasting realities of two young girls, one confined to a life of bedridden isolation and the other enjoying the privileges of a well-to-do family. The story delicately weaves together the lives of Molly, a crippled girl trapped in a dingy room, and Mildred, a healthier child who plays in the comfort of her affluent surroundings. The plot revolves around the poignant connection formed between Molly and Mildred when they cross paths through their mutual love for a puppy named Roy. Molly, who has never left her dark room due to illness, nurtures dreams of freedom and beauty through the stories in her books and her observations of birds outside her window. When Mildred discovers Molly's plight, she decides to bring joy into her life, providing her with nourishment and nurturing a friendship. The arrival of the mocking-bird brings a climax that symbolizes liberation, leading to a heartwarming conclusion where a profound connection is established—a relationship that transcends their disparate worlds. Throughout the story, Page emphasizes the themes of compassion, empathy, and the hope that even in the darkest situations, connection and joy can emerge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFriendship -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aGirls -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren with disabilities -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aPoor children -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aKeep, Virginia,
_d1878-1962
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33667
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