Maria Susanna Cummins fue una novelista estadounidense cuyas obras se caracterizaron por narrativas sentimentales y una aguda psicología de personajes. Su novela más famosa, publicada en 1854, alcanzó una inmensa popularidad y fue elogiada por su originalidad y naturalidad. Aunque ninguna de sus obras posteriores igualó este éxito, su escritura temprana dejó una marca indeleble en la literatura estadounidense. Cummins centró su escritura en la representación de emociones humanas y dilemas morales con sensibilidad al detalle y una descripción convincente.
This charming children's story follows the adventures of a young girl named Gerty and her beloved uncle True, who works as a lamplighter in their town. With its gentle lessons about kindness, generosity, and the importance of hard work, this classic tale is sure to delight readers of all ages.
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