Oliver Optic

Broschiertes Buch

The Birthday Party

Beschreibung

"The Birthday Party: A Story for Little Folks" by Oliver Optic offers a poignant exploration of childhood, faith, and loss. This beautifully rendered poem addresses the difficult subject of death from a child's perspective, framed within a narrative accessible to young readers. Touching upon religious themes related to bereavement, the verses provide solace and gentle guidance during times of grief. Intended as juvenile fiction in verse, "The Birthday Party" presents a thoughtful meditation on life's transitions. This reprinted edition preserves the original text, allowing readers to experience the story as it was initially intended. Its exploration of children, death, and religious perspectives makes it a valuable resource for understanding historical approaches to sensitive topics. A timeless work of children's poetry that continues to resonate with its honest and heartfelt portrayal of faith and bereavement. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

William Taylor Adams, better known by his pseudonym Oliver Optic, was an American author, educator, and politician. Born on July 30, 1822, in Medway, Massachusetts, Adams made significant contributions to children's literature, particularly with his popular series of novels under the pen name Oliver Optic. His works, including All Aboard (1855) and The Casket of Diamonds (1892), often focused on themes of adventure, moral lessons, and the development of character, making them popular among young readers during the 19th century. In addition to his writing career, Adams was an active member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, serving from 1869 to 1870. His background in education and his interest in promoting moral and intellectual development in young people influenced much of his writing, which emphasized discipline, perseverance, and the importance of education. Adams continued to write prolifically throughout his life, contributing works such as Shamrock and Thistle and Our Standard-Bearer that explored themes of loyalty and patriotism. He passed away on March 27, 1897.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 2mm
• Gewicht: 59g
• ISBN-13: 9781023160087
• ISBN-10: 1023160080
• Artikelnr.: 74199065