Our Winnie, and The Little Match Girl: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Our Winnie, and The Little Match Girl: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Our Winnie, and The Little Match Girl is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Everett-Green, Evelyn (1856–1932).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Our Winnie and The Little Match Girl" by Evelyn Everett-Green is a fiction work written in the late 19th century. This heartfelt narrative revolves around Winifred, a frail nine-year-old girl, who forms a deep connection with the swallows she observes as they prepare to migrate. The story explores themes of childhood innocence, love, loss, and the importance of doing kind deeds for others. The opening of the book depicts Winifred watching the swallows through her nursery window, deeply fascinated as she understands they will soon leave for warmer climates. The gentle exchanges she shares with her mother reveal both her delicate health and her yearning for connection. As Winifred contemplates the loss of her beloved swallows and grapples with her own mortality, she begins a journey of self-discovery, recognizing her tendency towards selfishness and considering ways she can serve and comfort those around her. This sets the stage for her emotional evolution and additionally hints at the profound losses that may lie ahead, enriching the narrative with both heartfelt moments and gentle life lessons.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Our Winnie, and The Little Match Girl
- Author credits: Everett-Green, Evelyn (1856–1932)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Girls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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