Kate Douglas Wiggin

Broschiertes Buch

Homespun Tales

Beschreibung

"Homespun Tales" is an enthralling collection of short stories written by Kate Douglas Wiggin, a well-known American author and educator. This book has been deemed a Short Stories, moral and has been a great collection of ideas that are comprehended into a single draft to read by readers of several age groups. This work exhibits Wiggin's exceptional story abilities as well as her profound knowledge of the human soul. The work of literature contains a wide range of stories, many of them are set in rural and small-town America. Wiggin's stories eloquently capture the essence of daily life, showcasing ordinary people's accomplishments, sorrows, and inherent kindness. Every story introduces readers to a fresh cast of individuals, each with their own set of difficulties and triumphs. Wiggin's writing is distinguished by its emotional and moral themes, which emphasize the values of kindness, empathy, and resilience. Her stories frequently highlight the transformational potential of human connections and the strength of community. "Homespun Tales" demonstrates Kate Douglas Wiggin's ability to create stories that appeal to readers of all ages. Her insightful observations of human nature, combined with her evocative prose, evoke nostalgia as well as a deep appreciation for the simplicity and beauty of life's small moments.

Autor

Kate Douglas Wiggin was an American educator, author, and composer who lived from September 28, 1856, until August 24, 1923. She also created collections of children's songs in addition to writing children's books, most famously the classic Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. In San Francisco, she established the city's first free kindergarten in 1878. (the Silver Street Free Kindergarten). She also started a kindergarten teacher training program in the 1880s with her sister. In an era when kids were often seen as cheap labor, Kate Wiggin dedicated her whole life to the welfare of kids. Wiggin traveled to California to research kindergarten instruction. She started teaching in San Francisco with the help of her sister Nora, and the two were crucial in establishing more than 60 kindergartens for the underprivileged in Oakland and San Francisco. She relocated from California to New York, and because she was out of kindergarten assignments, she focused on literature. Her submissions of The Story of Patsy and The Bird's Christmas Carol were immediately accepted by Houghton, Mifflin & Co. She had storytelling ability in addition to being a good singer, guitarist, and composer of settings for her poems. She was a skilled orator as well.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 186
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 242g
• ISBN-13: 9789359323169
• ISBN-10: 9359323160
• Artikelnr.: 69970034