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Arthur Glyn

by Ruth Lamb (1829–1916)

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  • 6 hours to read
  • 39 chapters
  • Reading level: 7th grade

"Arthur Glyn and Other Stories" by Ruth Lamb is a collection of narratives likely written in the late 19th century. The book features a range of stories, beginning with the titular tale "Arthur Glyn's Christmas Box," which introduces readers to the life of Arthur Worsley Glyn, a devoted curate facing various hardships in his life while aspiring to support his family and fulfill his duties. Throughout these stories, themes of self-sacrifice, familial love, and the essence of Christmas unfold. The opening of "Arthur Glyn and Other Stories" sets a somber tone against the backdrop of a drizzly Christmas, where the villagers lament the unseasonable weather that feels contrary to traditional festivities. We are introduced to Arthur Glyn, who reflects on his challenging life and the burdens he bears for his family's sake, particularly due to the irresponsible actions of his father. As Arthur navigates his emotions and struggles, he is portrayed as a figure of quiet strength and faith, embodying a hero’s mentality through selfless decision-making and steadfast commitment to his family. The subsequent stories promise to explore similar heartfelt themes, making the collection particularly appealing to readers interested in character-driven narratives centered around moral dilemmas and social responsibility.

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  • Christian life
  • Children's stories
  • Christmas

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Chapter I

NOT a bit like Christmas.

Everybody said so to everybody else, and surely, what all agree about must be strictly true. The farmers' wives said it to each other, as they jogged to market with well-filled baskets, containing all sorts of home-fed Christmas cheer. The butcher said it to each customer in turn, as he lightly passed his keen-edged knife outside the yellow rind of his prime Christmas beef, to suggest where the actual incision should be made and the "cut" severed from the rest.

The grocer said it, as he handed over the parcels, so much larger than usual, because of the ingredients required for mince pies, spice bread, and plum pudding. The postman said it, as the wet dripped off his waterproof cape, and he handed letters with moist envelopes to outstretched hands, the owners of which kept well under cover, instead of presenting a smiling face and offering a pleasant greeting to Her Majesty's messenger.

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Contents

Show all 39 chapters
  1. Chapter I
  2. Chapter II
  3. Chapter III
  4. Chapter IV
  5. Chapter V
  6. Chapter I
  7. Chapter II
  8. Chapter III
  9. Chapter IV
  10. Chapter V
  11. Chapter VI
  12. Chapter I
  13. Chapter II
  14. Chapter III
  15. Chapter IV
  16. Chapter V
  17. Chapter VI
  18. Chapter I
  19. Chapter II
  20. Chapter III
  21. Chapter IV
  22. Chapter V
  23. Chapter VI
  24. Chapter I
  25. Chapter II
  26. Chapter III
  27. Chapter IV
  28. Chapter V
  29. Chapter VI
  30. Chapter VII
  31. Chapter VIII
  32. Chapter I
  33. Chapter II
  34. Chapter III
  35. Chapter IV
  36. Chapter V
  37. Chapter VI
  38. Chapter VII
  39. Chapter VIII

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This free edition of Arthur Glyn by Ruth Lamb comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #71907, released 2023-10-18. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Short Stories, British Literature.

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