Snap-Dragons; Old Father Christmas

Name: Snap-Dragons; Old Father Christmas
Author: Juliana Horatia Ewing

By Juliana Horatia Ewing

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About This Book

A collection of short, gently comic tales for children that sketches domestic life, nursery squabbles, and seasonal vignettes. Several stories pivot on a family habit of courteous contradiction, with parents who correct each other and children who mimic their repartee, generating lively nursery dialogue and light satire. Other pieces evoke festive warmth through whimsical, old-fashioned Christmas scenes that emphasize small moral lessons and the comforts of tradition. The overall tone combines wry observation and affection, favoring character sketches and everyday incidents rather than extended plots.

About the Author

Juliana Horatia Ewing

Juliana Horatia Ewing (1841-1885) was an English author known for her children's literature and short stories. Her works often reflect themes of nature, family, and moral lessons, appealing to both young readers and adults. Ewing's storytelling is characterized by its warmth and imaginative narratives, as seen in her notable book "Jackanapes," which explores the bond between children and animals. She also contributed significantly to the genre with collections like "Brothers of Pity and Other Tales of Beasts and Men" and "Mary's Meadow, and Other Tales of Fields and Flowers." Ewing's legacy endures through her charming tales that continue to resonate with readers.