The Carol Singer
The Carol Singer is a novella that tells the story of a young woman named Emily who becomes a carol singer in order to escape her mundane life. As she travels from town to town singing Christmas carols, she encounters a variety of people and experiences, including a kind old man who takes her under his wing and teaches her about the true meaning of Christmas. Along the way, Emily learns valuable lessons about love, compassion, and the importance of connecting with others during the holiday season.
By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1920 · Genre: Short Story Collection, Historical Fiction, Christmas Literature · 117 words
First lines
PART I. WEST-EASTERLY MORALITIES
Gentles all, or knights or ladies,
Happiness be yours, alway;
Dance and carolling our trade is,
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The Carol Singer is listed on Textopian as a short story by Arthur Willis Colton, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Arthur Willis Colton
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Short Story Collection, Historical Fiction, Christmas Literature, American Literature
- Length: 117 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Short Story Collection — The book is a collection of several short stories that are not necessarily connected but share a general theme.
- Historical Fiction — The book depicts time frames and settings that are historical, and some of the stories revolve around real events or figures from the past.
- Christmas Literature — The title suggests a thematic relation to Christmas, which could potentially categorize it in this genre.
- American Literature — The author is American, and the stories are often set in the US, reflecting American culture and society.
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Fiction · Literary Fiction · Contemporary Fiction · Novel · Family Drama · Mental Health · Psychological Thriller · Mystery · Suspense · Detective Fiction · Crime Fiction · Thriller