| Author |
Turner, Mrs. (Elizabeth), -1846 |
| Title |
The Cowslip; Or, More Cautionary Stories, in Verse
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"The Cowslip; Or, More Cautionary Stories, in Verse" by Anonymous is a collection of cautionary tales written during the early 19th century. This book consists of verses intended for children, featuring moral lessons that promote good behavior, responsibility, and an understanding of right and wrong. Each story is presented in a poetic format, designed to engage young readers and instill valuable life lessons through entertaining narratives. The content of "The Cowslip" revolves around various children's experiences, each illustrating different virtues and vices. Characters like Miss Jane, who demonstrates filial love during her mother's illness, and Sammy Smith, who is described as a greedy boy, serve to highlight the consequences of one’s actions. Other stories introduce themes of honesty, the importance of education, and the significance of treating animals kindly. Through rhyming verses, the book captures playful yet instructive moments, culminating in a gentle reminder for children to reflect on their behaviors and choices. Ultimately, the collection aims to inspire children to grow into thoughtful, moral individuals while also providing delightful reading experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Children's poetry
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile poetry
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| Subject |
Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45275 |
| Release Date |
Mar 31, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 2, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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