The Christmas Hirelings

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Sprache - Englisch

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Sir John Penlyon is a long widowed old man who lives alone with no close family left, after he disowned his daughter for marrying beneath herself. He is spending Christmas with his friend Thomas Danby and his niece Adela who points out that Christmas is quite dull without children and Sir John, otherwise a grim old man, agrees. Hearing that, Danby takes on himself to hire some children in order to bring up the atmosphere in the old house and cheer up his friend. He finds and brings three siblings, sweet and endearing children, who do indeed enliven the holiday. The youngest of them, little girl named Moppet, in particular, charms Sir John and endears herself to him. However, after some time spent in Sir John's mention Moppet, falls dangerously ill and Sir John begins to regret opening his heart. Yet, it is the time of miracles and Sir John is about to make sure of it.


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Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835-1915) was an English novelist who achieved considerable fame in the Victorian era as a writer of sensational fiction. At a time when literature was often polarized between highbrow art and popular entertainment, Braddon skillfully blended elements of both, captivating her audience with thrilling plots while also exploring societal issues and character psychology. Her writing style was characterized by fast-paced narratives, suspense, and a flair for melodrama, which earned her immense popularity as well as criticism from the literary elite of her time.

One of Braddon's notable works is 'The Christmas Hirelings' (1894), a heartwarming Victorian tale that showcases her versatility as an author. Unlike her more sensation-laden novels, this book offers a more family-oriented story around the Yuletide period, highlighting themes of love, forgiveness, and the spirit of giving. It was an exemplary piece that revealed Braddon's capacity to venture beyond her established domain of sensationalism into more sentimental realms. Braddon was a prolific author, with over 80 novels to her name, including her most famous 'Lady Audley's Secret' (1862), which is often considered one of the greatest examples of sensation novels. Her work provided a significant contribution to the genre and paved the way for future writers in similarly styled fiction.

Produkt Details

Verlag: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Sprache: English

Umfang: 96 Seiten

Größe: 233,0 KB

ISBN: 8596547003335

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