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Rock Crystal: A Christmas Tale

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Title: Rock Crystal: A Christmas Tale
by Adalbert Stifter, Elizabeth Mayer, Marianne Moore
ISBN: 1-901285-27-8
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Pub. Date: September, 2001
Format: Paperback
Volumes: 1
List Price(USD): $12.00
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Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

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Rating: 5
Summary: a delightful, well-written triffle worth your time
Comment: While this is subtitled "A Christmas Tale", this wonderfully written story is a story of belonging in a small, isolated community - a wonderful gift that is set at Christmas. Two aspects of the story make this a memorable bit of literature: First, the discription of the physical setting and the small details making the village unique, isolated and realistic are superb. Second, the understanding of human group behavior is outstanding - both in the definition of "outsiders" and in the common story required to become an "insider". This aspect is established early and confirmed by the climax of the story.

Excellent writing, excellent control of characters, interesting and simple plot ... well worth your time.

Rating: 5
Summary: Breathtaking!
Comment: This is one of the most fascinating books I have ever read. The story is simple: A boy and a girl get lost in the mountains on their way home; it's Christmas Eve, and the two are somewhere in the Alps. What makes the books so unique is the way in which the children's ordeal is described: They are moving through a landscape that is made almost abstract by the snow; this is pure poetry! - Stifter is a forgotten genius of 19th century European literature; I'm glad that his touching Christmas Tale - and ideal Christmas present, by the way - is now available in this beautiful edition!

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