My Mother's Gold Ring: Founded on Fact by Lucius M. Sargent
"My Mother's Gold Ring: Founded on Fact" by Lucius M. Sargent is a narrative that blends both fiction and moral lessons, likely written in the early 19th century. This work, which falls under the category of a moral tale, revolves around the challenges and tribulations faced by a family due to alcoholism. It powerfully addresses themes of addiction, redemption, and the influence of familial relationships, particularly highlighting the emotional struggles of awife as she attempts to guide her husband back to sobriety. The story follows Jenny and George, a couple whose life is turned upside down when George succumbs to the allure of alcohol after a seemingly innocent drunkenness takes hold of him. As Jenny navigates the pain and devastation wrought by her husband’s addiction, she reflects on past happiness and the joy of family life. The sentimental gold ring, a cherished token from Jenny’s mother, becomes a symbol of hope and resilience. Ultimately, through prayer, support from a compassionate neighbor, and the strength of love, George is reformed, leading him to sign a temperance pledge—a key moment of transformation that restores his dignity and the family's stability. This tale serves not only as a cautionary account but also as an uplifting narrative about overcoming adversity through personal responsibility and the power of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sargent, Lucius M. (Lucius Manlius), 1786-1867 |
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| Title | My Mother's Gold Ring: Founded on Fact Eighth Edition |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Edwards, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://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 | Temperance -- Fiction |
| Subject | Drinking of alcoholic beverages -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39080 |
| Release Date | Mar 8, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 98 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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