Project Gutenberg 2023-08-10 Public domain in the USA. 136 A. L. O. E. 1821 1893 A.L.O.E. Tucker, Charlotte Maria Tucker, C. M. The look of the thing and other stories $aNew York :$bGen. Prot. Epis. Sunday School. Union and Church Book Society., $c1865. New stories The look of the thing -- Good-bye -- Good for nothing -- How like it is! "The Look of the Thing and Other Stories" by A. L. O. E. is a collection of moral and instructive short stories written in the mid-19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. The book primarily addresses themes of morality, faith, and the significance of inner motives versus outward appearances. It presents narrative lessons that emphasize the importance of living a life driven by genuine motives rooted in love for God rather than just seeking social approval. In this collection, each story features characters who navigate life's challenges while grappling with moral dilemmas. In the titular story, "The Look of the Thing," a charwoman named Rebecca exposits on her views about respectability and generosity, only to learn that true character is not measured by appearances or public opinion. Similarly, in "Good-Bye," a mother struggles with her decision to work on a Sunday, while her child grapples with understanding the importance of trust and obedience to God's will. Other narratives showcase the transformative power of kindness and the journey from being considered "good for nothing" to recognizing one's inherent worth through faith and compassion. Overall, the collection provides a poignant reflection on the value of sincerity and spiritual integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20230807151923aloe 1865 US Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Short stories PZ Text Category: Short Stories Category: British Literature Category: Religion/Spirituality 86402 2025-07-28T09:13:32.257091 text/html 83799 2023-08-10T15:04:20 text/html 430894 2025-07-28T09:13:34.824078 application/epub+zip 430580 2025-07-28T09:13:32.753115 application/epub+zip 87176 2025-07-28T09:13:32.481117 application/epub+zip 474003 2025-07-28T09:13:36.577159 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 460328 2025-07-28T09:13:34.342090 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 76374 2025-07-28T09:13:32.070111 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 76305 2023-08-10T15:04:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17401 2025-07-28T09:13:36.747083 application/rdf+xml 18550 2025-07-28T09:13:32.562091 image/jpeg 2148 2025-07-28T09:13:32.520093 image/jpeg 430778 2023-08-10T15:04:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 439837 2025-07-28T09:13:32.282085 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