Gabriel and the Hour Book by Evaleen Stein
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| Author | Stein, Evaleen, 1863-1923 |
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| Illustrator | Everhart, Adelaide, 1865- |
| LoC No. | 06025686 |
| Title | Gabriel and the Hour Book |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Gabriel and the Hour Book" by Evaleen Stein is a historical children's novel written in the early 20th century. Set in Normandy during the late medieval period, the story revolves around a peasant boy named Gabriel Viaud, who works as a color-grinder at St. Martin's Abbey. The narrative explores themes of art, creativity, and social class, as Gabriel's connection with the talented but troubled Brother Stephen leads to adventures surrounding the creation of a beautiful illuminated prayer book. The opening portion of the novel introduces Gabriel as he joyfully makes his daily trek to the Abbey, where he assists the monks in their artistic endeavors. We learn about Brother Stephen, an artist who feels trapped by the rules of monastic life and longs for freedom to pursue his creative passions. As Gabriel immerses himself in the world of painting and illumination, he discovers the challenges the brothers face, including the artistic pressures tied to an important commission for the king. This part sets the stage for Gabriel's eventual involvement in larger conflicts influenced by the socio-political dynamics of his time, hinting at themes of hope, creativity, and the quest for human dignity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | France -- History -- 15th century -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Illumination of books and manuscripts -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27916 |
| Release Date | Jan 28, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 94 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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