
In a rain‑soaked city, a weary literary man broods over his unpublished verses, wishing for a tale that would capture the public’s imagination. As the fire sputters, a mischievous wind slips down the chimney and chides him for waiting in idle gloom. It promises a lively story drawn from real life, daring him to listen.
The wind transports us to a wintry Leipsic, where the townsfolk trade their summer escapes for snow‑filled adventures. A rotund burgomaster, his flamboyant wife, and their spirited daughter embark on a gleeful sleigh ride toward a famed inn, their laughter echoing with jingling bells and verses that celebrate the season’s merriment. Through witty observations and vivid scenery, the narrative paints a picture of communal joy and gentle satire, inviting listeners to feel the crisp air and the warmth of shared revelry.
Full title
Funny Big Socks Being the Fifth Book of the Series Being the Fifth Book of the Series
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (85K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2009-08-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best remembered for the cheerful Sock Stories, this 19th-century American writer created lively tales for young readers and published under the playful pen name “Aunt Fanny’s Daughter.”
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