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Ruth McEnery Stuart was among the best known and most popular of nineteenth-century Louisiana writers. She was, both financially and critically, one of the most successful fiction writers of her time, and in recent years has been studied by feminist and social literary critics. This selection chosen by the critic August Nemo contains the following stories: - Sonny's Christenin' - Solomon Crow's Christmas Pockets - The Two Tims - Old Easter - Saint Idyl's Light - Little Mother Quackalina - Blink
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"Sonny: A Christmas Guest" by Ruth McEnery Stuart is a heartwarming tale that captures the essence of the holiday season and the spirit of generosity and kindness. This short story is a delightful addition to Christmas literature. Set in the rural South, the story revolves around Sonny, a young boy who is eagerly anticipating Christmas. However, the family's circumstances are modest, and there are financial limitations to the holiday celebrations. The unexpected arrival of a stranger, a traveling photographer, brings an element of surprise and excitement to their Christmas. As the story unfolds, readers witness the magic of Christmas through the eyes of Sonny, who learns valuable lessons about gratitude, sharing, and the true meaning of the holiday. The arrival of the photographer becomes a catalyst for acts of kindness and the strengthening of bonds within the community. "Sonny: A Christmas Guest" beautifully conveys the importance of hospitality, empathy, and the joy of giving during the holiday season. Ruth McEnery Stuart's storytelling invites readers to experience the warmth and charm of a Southern Christmas, emphasizing the enduring values of compassion and community.
During the twenty-nine years after Ruth McEnery Stuart's first published story appeared in the New Princeton magazine in 1888 until her death in 1917, readers read her stories about life in Simkinsville, an imaginary village in southwest Arkansas.