Spinning-Wheel Stories: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Spinning-Wheel Stories is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Alcott, Louisa May (1832–1888).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Spinning-Wheel Stories" by Louisa May Alcott is a collection of children's stories written in the late 19th century. The book is framed around family gatherings where the characters, mainly siblings visiting their grandmother, engage in various adventures triggered by their imagination and the stories told by their grandmother. The opening sets a cozy, winter scene full of familial warmth, hinting at themes of nostalgia, storytelling, and the importance of heritage. The beginning of the collection introduces the characters Geoff, Mary, Minnie, and others as they navigate a stormy Christmas vacation indoors. Frustrated by the weather, the siblings find joy in rummaging through their grandmother's attic, eventually discovering a spinning wheel that inspires a connection to their grandmother's past. This leads to a promise of storytelling, with the grandmother about to share her own tale about love, family, and bravery that intertwines their personal history with broader themes of resilience during historical events. The atmosphere combines childlike curiosity with the rich traditions of oral storytelling, setting the stage for captivating tales woven with lessons from both life and history.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Spinning-Wheel Stories
- Author credits: Alcott, Louisa May (1832–1888)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Children's stories
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Short Stories
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