Project Gutenberg 2005-03-27 Public domain in the USA. 135 Sawyer, Ruth 1880 1970 Durand, Lucinda The Primrose Ring Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Primrose_Ring E-text prepared by Al Haines "The Primrose Ring" by Ruth Sawyer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set primarily in a children's hospital called Saint Margaret's, focusing on the character Margaret MacLean, a nurse who is deeply committed to the well-being of the children in her care. The book explores themes of hope, kindness, and the transformative power of love and imagination as Margaret seeks to bring joy and a sense of normalcy to the lives of the ill and disabled children residing in the hospital. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to the festive atmosphere of May Eve, contrasted with the more somber realities of Trustee Day at the hospital. Margaret is characterized as a lively and optimistic person, filled with a belief in the magic of life, which she tries to impart to the children around her. As she interacts with the flower seller and prepares to face the trustees, it becomes clear that her mission extends beyond simple medical care—she aims to nurture the spirits of the children. The opening chapters dive into Margaret's reflections on her own difficult past and the need for compassion and understanding in a system often undercut by cold efficiency. Through her whimsical approach, she hopes to create a brighter world for the children at Saint Margaret's, setting the stage for a heartfelt exploration of humanity and the bonds that form in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Fairy tales Medical fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 241906 2025-08-06T14:15:19.911455 text/html 241727 2025-01-14T22:43:45.553687 text/html 157680 2025-08-06T14:15:25.036408 application/epub+zip 160371 2025-08-06T14:15:21.602440 application/epub+zip 160370 2025-08-06T14:15:20.531434 application/epub+zip 293244 2025-08-06T14:15:27.604474 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 274996 2025-08-06T14:15:24.383456 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 251941 2022-09-07T22:03:37.128018 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 216065 2025-08-06T14:15:19.622446 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 215877 2020-12-14T08:54:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 215884 2020-12-14T08:54:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19439 2025-08-06T14:15:27.727411 application/rdf+xml 12673 2025-08-06T14:15:21.019499 image/jpeg 3425 2025-08-06T14:15:20.775448 image/jpeg 82758 2020-12-14T08:54:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 82760 2020-12-14T08:54:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 156772 2025-08-06T14:15:19.930540 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia