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100	1		_aFenn, George Manville, _d1831-1909
245	1	0	_aChristmas Penny Readings: Original Sketches for the Season
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-12-15
508			_aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520			_a"Christmas Penny Readings: Original Sketches for the Season" by George Manville Fenn is a collection of narratives written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of hardship, resilience, and the spirit of Christmas through various character sketches, including Hezekiah Thornypath, a man grappling with severe poverty and personal loss. It aims to capture the contrasting realities of joy and despair during the festive season, highlighting the importance of community and compassion. The opening of the collection introduces Hezekiah Thornypath, who has faced relentless struggles in his life after moving to London in search of prosperity. The text begins with Hezekiah's poignant memories of his family's grief over the deaths of their children. As Christmas approaches, he reflects on his current dire situation, characterized by hunger and despair, juxtaposing it with the joyful scenes around him. Through his isolated and desperate circumstances, Fenn poignantly portrays the impact of financial ruin and the longing for better days, setting the stage for a narrative steeped in both sorrow and the potential for redemption as the holiday season unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPoetry
653			_aFiction
653			_aShort stories
653			_aChristmas stories
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34665
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