Grandmother: A Tale of Village Life Paperback – March 17, 2026

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Management number 220502670 Release Date 2026/05/03 List Price US$4.80 Model Number 220502670
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In a quiet village, one grandmother’s love shapes generations.In a quiet valley of nineteenth-century Bohemia, a gentle grandmother comes to live with her daughter’s family at the old Bleachery. To the children—especially young Barunka—her arrival brings warmth, wisdom, and a sense of wonder about the world around them.As the seasons turn, Grandmother becomes the heart of the household and the wider village. She comforts the sorrowful, counsels the troubled, welcomes strangers, and teaches by example the simple virtues that shape a meaningful life: kindness, humility, faith, and respect for nature.First published in 1855, Grandmother (Babička) by Božena Němcová is one of the most beloved works of Central European literature. Drawn from the author’s own childhood memories, it offers a richly detailed portrait of rural life—of orchards and forests, village traditions, and the enduring bonds of family.This illustrated edition, prepared by Dorothy Tepera Palmer, presents a new English translation that preserves the warmth and spirit of the original Czech classic while inviting modern readers to experience its timeless beauty.A gentle, deeply human story, Grandmother is a celebration of heritage, home, and the quiet strength of a grandmother’s love. Read more

ISBN13 979-8252565835
Language English
Publisher Independently published
Dimensions 6 x 0.29 x 9 inches
Item Weight 8.8 ounces
Print length 127 pages
Publication date March 17, 2026

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