The Holy Cross and Other Tales

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Field, Eugene, 1850-1895

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Holy Cross and Other Tales" by Eugene Field is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology showcases Field's signature blend of humor, sentiment, and moral reflection, addressing themes of faith, compassion, and the human condition. Among the tales, readers will encounter characters such as the wandering Jew and various poetic figures intricately connected to each story's lesson or moral quandary. The opening of the collection introduces the story "The Holy Cross," in which the venerable Father Miguel encounters a mysterious, suffering aged man who reveals himself to be the Wandering Jew. The narrative unfolds with the Jew recounting his historical transgressions against Christ, which have condemned him to a life of eternal wandering. Despite the dire circumstances surrounding him, the encounter sparks compassion among Father Miguel and his companions. The themes of mercy, redemption, and the search for forgiveness lay a poignant foundation in this tale, inviting reflection on the nature of sin and the possibility of divine grace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The holy cross

The rose and the thrush

The pagan seal-wife

Flail, Trask, and Bisland

The touch in the heart

Daniel and the devil

Methuselah

Félice and Petit-Poulain

The river

Franz Abt

Mistress Merciless

The platonic bassoon

Hawaiian folk tales

Lute Baker and his wife Em

Joel's talk with Santa Claus

The lonesome little shoe.

Credits:

E-text prepared by Al Haines

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2007-06-11