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Cautionary Tales for Children
Paperback
General Juvenile FictionPoetry
ISBN13: 9781023183116
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 58
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Hilaire Belloc's Cautionary Tales for Children offers a delightful collection of humorous verse designed to entertain and subtly instruct. These classic poems, focusing on the conduct of life, present memorable, if slightly morbid, lessons through cautionary tales. Children and adults alike will revel in Belloc's witty and whimsical style. Each poem delivers a moral message wrapped in playful language and unforgettable scenarios.
A staple of children's literature, Cautionary Tales provides a timeless glimpse into Edwardian sensibilities, packaged with enduring charm. Perfect for anyone who enjoys humorous stories and clever verse, this edition preserves the original text for readers to discover (or rediscover) its unique blend of dark humor and lighthearted lessons. A cherished example of juvenile fiction and classic poetry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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