The Sad Shepherd: A Christmas Story (1911) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780548616406)

The Sad Shepherd: A Christmas Story is a classic novella written by Henry Van Dyke and originally published in 1911. The story is set in a small village in the English countryside and follows the life of a shepherd named Caleb who is known for his sad and gloomy demeanor. Despite living a simple life with his wife and son, Caleb is haunted by the loss of his daughter, who died years ago. As Christmas approaches, the village is filled with joy and merriment, but Caleb remains isolated and melancholic. However, a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger changes everything. The stranger, who claims to be an angel, offers Caleb the chance to spend Christmas Eve with his daughter in heaven. Caleb is initially hesitant, but ultimately decides to accept the offer. He embarks on a journey through a magical forest and eventually arrives at the gates of heaven, where he is reunited with his daughter and experiences a profound sense of joy and peace. The Sad Shepherd: A Christmas Story is a heartwarming tale that explores themes of grief, redemption, and the power of love. It has become a beloved holiday classic and is often included in Christmas anthologies and collections.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry Van Dyke
ISBN-10: 054861640X
ISBN-13: 9780548616406
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/17/2007
Pages: 60
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.14d