| Author |
Slosson, Annie Trumbull, 1838-1926 |
| Title |
Story-Tell Lib
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Story-Tell Lib" by Annie Trumbull Slosson is a collection of enchanting parables written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around a young girl named Lib, who is physically disabled but possesses a remarkable gift for storytelling. Through her whimsical and insightful tales, Lib provides comfort and wisdom to the people in her village, each story reflecting deeper truths and moral lessons despite her own struggle with life. The narrative unfolds through various fables recounted by Lib, each highlighting different aspects of human experience and emotion. Stories such as "The Shet-up Posy" and "The Horse that B'leeved he'd Get There" delve into themes of self-worth, resilience, and the search for meaning in adversity. Lib’s tales resonate with the villagers, often reflecting their own struggles and joys in a simple yet profound way. As her health declines throughout the summer, the poignancy of her stories deepens, culminating in a heartfelt farewell. The essence of "Story-Tell Lib" beautifully captures the power of storytelling to uplift the human spirit, even amidst life's challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
People with disabilities -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Storytellers -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19989 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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