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_aAllen, James Lane, _d1849-1925 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Doctor's Christmas Eve |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2013-06-12 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Greg Bergquist, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Doctor's Christmas Eve" by James Lane Allen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a picturesque Kentucky landscape and revolves around Dr. Birney, a compassionate neighborhood physician navigating the trials of his profession while preparing for Christmas. The narrative intricately explores themes of familial bonds, childhood innocence, and the juxtaposition of festive celebration against the backdrop of illness and suffering. The opening of the novel introduces us to Dr. Birney's children, Elsie and Herbert, as they embark on an adventure through the snowy fields to join their father's Christmas celebration at a friend’s house. Through their lively banter and spirited imaginations, we observe the children's perspectives on their father and the nature of illness in their community. The vivid descriptions of their surroundings and their interactions convey a sense of joy and festive anticipation, contrasting with the weight of their father's responsibilities and the somber realities he faces. This duality sets the tone for a deeply reflective exploration of both the joy of life and the sadness that often accompanies it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aChristmas stories | ||
| 653 | _aPhysicians -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aKentucky -- Fiction | ||
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