The beautiful garment, and other stories by A. L. O. E.
"The Beautiful Garment and Other Stories" by A. L. O. E. is a collection of moral tales written in the early 20th century. The stories emphasize the importance of character development, virtues such as charity, and the spiritual lessons that can be gleaned from daily experiences. Each narrative conveys themes of faith, personal responsibility, and the contrast between superficial appearances and true inner worth. The collection comprises three main stories: "The Beautiful
Garment," "The Captive," and "The Voyage." In "The Beautiful Garment," young Lydia learns hard lessons about pride and the true essence of virtue as she navigates her life filled with good works but underlying selfishness. "The Captive" follows Grace Milner, a young teacher whose life takes a tragic turn after an accident, leading her to confront her faith in the face of despair. The final story, "The Voyage," centers on little Minnie and her mother as they travel by steamer, where they encounter diverse personalities and learn spiritual lessons. Through these narratives, A. L. O. E. illustrates how true beauty and readiness for life’s challenges come from one's inner character and reliance on faith amidst trials. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | A. L. O. E., 1821-1893 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 27021409 |
| Title | The beautiful garment, and other stories |
| Original Publication | Rock Island: Augustana Book Concern, 1927. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The beautiful garment -- The captive -- The voyage. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71492 |
| Release Date | Aug 26, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 109 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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