| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Pansy, 1841-1930 |
| Title |
The Pansy Magazine, August 1886
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"The Pansy Magazine, August 1886" by Various is a collection of short stories and articles published in the late 19th century. The magazine features various narratives aimed primarily at a young audience, focusing on themes of kindness, morality, and community, as suggested by the stories it contains. The opening portion of the publication introduces readers to a narrative about Grandma Frink, an elderly woman facing financial hardships as her customers leave for a trip to Europe. It details her struggles with loneliness and impending poverty as she fears losing her home due to unpaid mortgage payments. The kindness of a group of children known as the "Industry Band" shines through as they rally to raise funds to pay off Grandma Frink's mortgage, demonstrating themes of friendship and collective responsibility. The struggles of Grandma Frink are further explored through the characters of her young supporters, who exhibit determination and compassion as they devise a plan to help her find financial relief. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Sunday schools -- United States -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
American literature -- 19th century -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
47834 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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