Phil's mother
Phil's Mother is a short story for young readers by Eglanton Thorne, published by the Religious Tract Society in London toward the end of the nineteenth century. Phil is a London street boy whose mother, Moll, drinks and neglects him; when an accident puts him in the hospital he is cared for, visited and taught for the first time in his life, and the question the book asks is whether the mother can be reached through the child. The fourteen chapters follow Phil's tantrums and his slow softening, Moll's descent and her change of home, and the prayer that gives the last chapters their titles. The piety is of its time; the picture of the poor is drawn from observation. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Phil's mother
Phil's mother by Eglanton Thorne can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Phil's mother in the public domain?
Yes. Phil's mother by Eglanton Thorne is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Phil's mother?
About 2 h 01 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Phil's mother?
Phil's mother by Eglanton Thorne is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
