The snow-image: a childish miracle by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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About this eBook
| Author | Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 |
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| Illustrator | Waterman, Marcus A., 1834-1914 |
| LoC No. | 07003774 |
| Title | The snow-image: a childish miracle |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Snow-Image: A Childish Miracle" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a whimsical short story written during the mid-19th century. This enchanting tale depicts the innocent world of childhood, exploring themes of imagination and the beauty of simplicity. The story centers around two young siblings, Violet and Peony, as they create a snow-sister in their garden during a winter day, highlighting the magic that can arise from pure, childlike faith. The narrative follows Violet and Peony as they enthusiastically craft a snow figure, believing it can come to life and be their companion. As they engage in their imaginative play, their mother watches with pride and affection, pondering the idea that perhaps unseen angelic forces have joined in their joyful efforts. To everyone’s astonishment, the snow-image seemingly comes to life and interacts with the children. However, when their father insists on bringing the snow-sister into the warmth of their home, the magical creation begins to melt away, ultimately leading to its heartbreaking disappearance. The story delivers a poignant message about the fragility of innocence and the importance of nurturing the imaginative spirit in children. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fantasy literature |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30376 |
| Release Date | Oct 31, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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