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100 1 _aKidder, Daniel P.
_q(Daniel Parish),
_d1815-1891
245 1 4 _aThe Penitent Boy; or, Sin Brings Sorrow
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
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 2013-10-09
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Penitent Boy; or, Sin Brings Sorrow" by Daniel P. Kidder is a moralistic tale written in the mid-19th century. This book can be classified as a children's story that aims to impart ethical lessons, specifically about honesty and the consequences of sin. Set within the context of a Victorian-era upbringing, it explores themes of personal responsibility and spiritual redemption. The narrative centers around two young boys, Alfred and Samuel, who are involved in a troubling incident concerning a new knife. When Alfred loses the knife and subsequently lies to cover it up, he grapples with guilt and shame, ultimately leading him to seek forgiveness from God. Through heartfelt conversations with his mother and reflections on his actions, Alfred learns the importance of truthfulness and the redemptive power of repentance. The story culminates in a reaffirmation of Alfred’s commitment to honesty, highlighting moral integrity as essential for a virtuous life. The book serves as both a cautionary tale and a comforting guide for children navigating the complexities of right and wrong. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSunday school literature
653 _aTruthfulness and falsehood -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43918
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