| Author |
Lambourne, Alfred, 1850-1926 |
| Title |
Plet: A Christmas Tale of the Wasatch
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Deseret News,1891,copyright 1894,copyright 1906.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, Guus Snijders and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Plet: A Christmas Tale of the Wasatch" by Alfred Lambourne is a narrative poem written during the early 20th century. This touching tale focuses on themes of love, loss, and the harsh realities faced by miners in the mountains of the Wasatch Range during the holiday season. The story intertwines festive sentiments with the somber backdrop of life and death in a mining camp. The poem tells the story of Jo, a young miner, and his love for Plet, a spirited girl in their camp. On Christmas Eve, tragedy strikes when a snow slide claims the lives of many, including Jo's love interest, Plet. The narrative reflects on the bond between Jo and his older partner, who deeply cares for him, and their dreams of wealth and happiness against a backdrop of nature's fierce unpredictability. Ultimately, amidst the tragedy, we discover that these hardships come full circle, leading not only to loss but also the promise of love enduring beyond it. The ending, which reveals that the tale may not be as tragic as it appeared, offers a sense of hope and renewal, making it a poignant read for those seeking both joy and reflection during the holiday season. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Christmas poetry
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| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- Poetry
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| Subject |
Miners -- Poetry
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| Subject |
Wasatch Range (Utah and Idaho) -- Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66961 |
| Release Date |
Dec 17, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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