{"product_id":"the-holy-cross-and-other-tales-by-eugene-field-paperback","title":"The Holy Cross and Other Tales, by Eugene Field (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Writings in Prose\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eand Verse of Eugene Field\u003c\/em\u003e, Vol. V.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e. . . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection brings together a series of moral and religiously inflected tales, many set in the American Southwest or inspired by Catholic themes. The stories blend legend, folklore, and quiet spiritual introspection, often highlighting moments of sacrifice, humility, and divine mystery. Though fictional, they evoke a tone of reverence and historical rootedness, drawing readers into sparse frontier landscapes where questions of right, wrong, and grace unfold slowly and powerfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStylistically rich and imbued with allegorical meaning, the tales offer a glimpse into cultural intersections between Indigenous traditions, Catholic missions, and settler life. Written in the late 19th century, they retain their emotional resonance through themes that transcend time and geography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildside Press LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43184541565137,"sku":"9781479415366","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5981\/5377\/files\/9781479415366_FC.jpg?v=1784075807","url":"https:\/\/startlingstories.us\/products\/the-holy-cross-and-other-tales-by-eugene-field-paperback","provider":"Startling Stories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}