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The Sheepfold
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781024079715
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 382
Weight: 1.56
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Sheepfold: The Story of a Shepherdess and her Sheep and how she Lost Them by Laurence Housman is a timeless allegorical tale. This short story centers on a shepherdess and her devoted flock. When the sheep stray, the shepherdess must confront the challenges of loss and the trials of faith.
Written with simple yet profound prose, Housman's narrative explores themes of devotion, loss, and redemption, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in spiritual and allegorical literature. Originally published in 1918, this edition preserves the charm and insight of the original work, offering a poignant meditation on the relationship between a caretaker and her charges.
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