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Classic Reader: Author: Henry Van Dyke

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on Henry Van Dyke and his short stories; it provides links to the full text of 10 of his short stories including "The Blue Flower", "The First Christmas-Tree", and "The Other Wise Man".
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Classic Reader: "The Blue Flower" by Henry Van Dyke

For Students 4th - 8th
This is the text of the short story "The Blue Flower" by Henry Van Dyke. The Blue Flower is a central symbol of inspiration. It stands for desire, love, and the metaphysical striving for the infinite and unreachable. It symbolizes hope...