Christmas Eve at Swamp's End by Norman Duncan
"Christmas Eve at Swamp's End" by Norman Duncan is a sentimental novella written in the early 20th century. Set in a quaint lumber town amidst the snowy landscapes of a northern wilderness, the story revolves around the themes of love, longing, and the spirit of Christmas. It captures the essence of rural life during the festive season and reflects on the deep desires of its characters, particularly through the lens of youthfulinnocence and the yearning for companionship. The narrative follows Pattie Batch, a tender-hearted seventeen-year-old girl who dreams of having a baby to nurture and love, filling the void left by her lost family. On Christmas Eve, in her quest for belonging, she cleverly arranges a heartfelt gift for a bartender’s baby, hoping to share in the joy of motherhood, despite her circumstances. Unbeknownst to her, a foundling infant, discovered by the local minister John Fairmeadow, becomes a Christmas present intended for her. The tale culminates in a touching reunion between Pattie and the baby, evoking themes of hope and the fulfillment of wishes, making it a heartfelt celebration of the season and the connections we cherish. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Duncan, Norman, 1871-1916 |
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| LoC No. | 15023369 |
| Title | Christmas Eve at Swamp's End |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The wistful heart -- A gift neglected -- The making of a man -- Christmas Eve at Swamp's End. |
| Credits | Produced by David Edwards, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27612 |
| Release Date | Dec 25, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 122 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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