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Short Stories (single author)
This collection of one novella and three short stories captures the traditional, emotional spirit of Christmas and presents the spirit in contemporary settings.
For many adults, the Christmas season has become more of a spending spree than a religious holiday; a time of stress rather than a peaceful time spent with friends and family. Adults today have increasing responsibilities and worries, and as a result, much of the magic of Christmas has been lost for them. Gerald R. Toner, a great lover of Christmas, has produced a collection of masterpieces that remind us all that the real spirit of Christmas is based on love, caring, giving, and understanding—things that are often forgotten in the busy lives we lead.
George Washington Cable merges the poetry of South Louisiana and religion of the soul in this collection of short stories. Cable tests his characters’ spirits, highlighting their capability for tremendous strength. “The Solitary,” “The Taxidermist,” and “The Entomologist” all take place in southern Louisiana and include Creole and post-Civil War characters. In this collection, Cable exposes his own philosophy on life and morality. He reaches into the depths of the soul by examining the surface of the heart. These are stories with feeling told from a singularly Southern voice.