The Broken Bough: No. 435, IV. Series: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Broken Bough: No. 435, IV. Series is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Anonymous.
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Broken Bough" by Anonymous is a didactic text most likely written in the early 19th century. This book serves as a religious tale aimed at educating young readers about the principles of Christian faith, using nature as a backdrop to illustrate its teachings. The narrative centers on the lessons taught by a kind schoolteacher, Mr. Fulton, who imparts moral and spiritual lessons using analogies related to trees and their blossoms. In the story, two young boys, Charles and John, leave Sunday school excited to return home and share their teacher's lessons with their family. Mr. Fulton accompanies them on their walk through an orchard, where he draws comparisons between the vitality of trees and the spiritual lives of individuals. He emphasizes the importance of being connected to Christ, the "true vine," and the dire consequences of spiritual detachment as symbolized by a broken bough that is lifeless yet still clinging to the tree. Through engaging dialogue and observations in nature, the book conveys messages about personal faith, the significance of nurturing one's spiritual life, and the contrast between true vitality in faith versus mere outward appearances of religiosity.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Broken Bough: No. 435, IV. Series
- Author credits: Anonymous
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Brothers -- Juvenile fiction
- Children's stories
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Salvation -- Juvenile fiction
- Sunday school teachers -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Religion/Spirituality
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