The Story of a Dewdrop by John R. Macduff

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Author Macduff, John R. (John Ross), 1818-1895
Title The Story of a Dewdrop
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Summary "The Story of a Dewdrop" by John R. Macduff is a whimsical narrative written in the late 19th century. This enchanting tale follows the journey of a dewdrop, exploring themes of beauty, nature, and transformation through an allegorical lens. It captures the essence of the toils and wonders of the natural world, as observed through the eyes of personified birds and the small but significant dewdrop. The narrative unfolds with three birds—a Thrush, a Lark, and a Nightingale—convening to discuss the mysterious dewdrop resting on a rose-leaf. As they ponder its origins, the dewdrop reveals that it is actually a teardrop shed by the sky due to the loss of the sun. Throughout the story, the dewdrop undergoes a transformation, particularly when the Queen of the Morning appears, ultimately ascending to the sky and merging with the sunlight, symbolizing joy and renewal. The birds, each in their own way, witness the dewdrop's journey from the earth to the heavens, celebrating its beauty and significance in the cycle of nature. The tale concludes with a profound metaphor regarding the soul, suggesting that just as the dewdrop rejoins the sun, so too does the human spirit find its way back to a divine source of light after life’s trials. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Birds -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Allegories
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EBook-No. 19809
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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