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Greenwood, Grace
1823
1904
Lippincott, Sara Jane Clarke
Clarke, Sarah J. (Sarah Jane)
Stories of Many Lands
Produced by Al Haines
"Stories of Many Lands" by Grace Greenwood is a collection of children’s stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of childhood experiences and cultural similarities across different nations, seeking to illustrate that children share common joys and tribulations regardless of their origins. The opening of the work features a personal dedicatory message where Greenwood addresses "little cousins" and emphasizes the enduring nature of children's innocence and playfulness across various cultures. The tone is warm and reflective, acknowledging that kids, whether they live in America, France, Italy, or elsewhere, engage in similar behaviors and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. The initial stories showcase young characters navigating their environments, with an emphasis on their shared humanity over societal status or geographic differences. It sets up a framework for readers to understand the book's intercultural connections, demonstrating that regardless of their societal positions, children universally express love, playfulness, and curiosity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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