A Christmas Accident and Other Stories by Annie Eliot Trumbull
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| Author | Trumbull, Annie Eliot, 1857-1949 |
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| Title | A Christmas Accident and Other Stories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | A Christmas accident -- After--the Deluge -- Memoir of Mary Twining -- A postlude -- The "Daily Morning Chronicle" -- Hearts unfortified -- Her neighbor's landmark. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "A Christmas Accident and Other Stories" by Annie Eliot Trumbull is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories delve into the everyday life and relationships of various characters, exploring themes such as class differences, social interactions, and the spirit of Christmas through perspectives of different families. At the start of "A Christmas Accident," readers are introduced to two neighboring families living in identical homes: the Giltons and the Biltons. Mr. Gilton is portrayed as a grumpy, wealthy man who has little patience for social interactions, while the Biltons, with their five children, represent a lively contrast despite their financial struggles. The narrative reveals the tension and rivalry between the two families, particularly exemplified when Mr. Gilton's dog is poisoned, leading to an ongoing feud that reaches a climax on Christmas Eve. As the tale unfolds, Mr. Gilton accidentally enters the Biltons' home, mistaken for Santa Claus, which leads to unexpected interactions and reflections on the true meaning of Christmas and community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28307 |
| Release Date | Mar 11, 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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