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Title: The Long Ago

Contents: The garden -- The river -- Christmas -- Butter, eggs, ducks, geese -- The sugar barrels -- Jimmy, the lamplighter -- Flies -- The autumn leaves -- Getting in the wood -- The rain -- Grandmother -- When day is done.

Credits: Produced by David A. Schwan. HTML version by Al Haines.

Summary: "The Long Ago" by J. W. Wright is a nostalgic semi-autobiographical work that captures the essence of childhood memories, written during the early 20th century. This collection recounts various vignettes of a boy's experiences, emphasizing themes of family, nature, and the simple joys of life in a small Midwestern town. The book draws readers in with its evocative prose and tender reflections on the past. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's cherished memories, particularly his close relationship with his grandmother and the idyllic environment of his childhood home. Each chapter explores different aspects of life, from the beauty of grandmother's garden and the adventures by the river to the excitement of Christmas mornings and seasonal changes. The stories are filled with sensory details and emotional depth, painting a vivid picture of a simpler time when nature, family, and innocence were at the forefront of life. Through these reflections, readers are invited to reminisce about their own pasts and consider the impact of these foundational experiences on their present lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Wright, J. W. (Jacob William), 1871-

EBook No.: 4757

Published: Dec 1, 2003

Downloads: 74

Language: English

Subject: Essays

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Long Ago

Contents: The garden -- The river -- Christmas -- Butter, eggs, ducks, geese -- The sugar barrels -- Jimmy, the lamplighter -- Flies -- The autumn leaves -- Getting in the wood -- The rain -- Grandmother -- When day is done.

Credits: Produced by David A. Schwan. HTML version by Al Haines.

Summary: "The Long Ago" by J. W. Wright is a nostalgic semi-autobiographical work that captures the essence of childhood memories, written during the early 20th century. This collection recounts various vignettes of a boy's experiences, emphasizing themes of family, nature, and the simple joys of life in a small Midwestern town. The book draws readers in with its evocative prose and tender reflections on the past. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's cherished memories, particularly his close relationship with his grandmother and the idyllic environment of his childhood home. Each chapter explores different aspects of life, from the beauty of grandmother's garden and the adventures by the river to the excitement of Christmas mornings and seasonal changes. The stories are filled with sensory details and emotional depth, painting a vivid picture of a simpler time when nature, family, and innocence were at the forefront of life. Through these reflections, readers are invited to reminisce about their own pasts and consider the impact of these foundational experiences on their present lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Wright, J. W. (Jacob William), 1871-

EBook No.: 4757

Published: Dec 1, 2003

Downloads: 74

Language: English

Subject: Essays

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.