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The Youth's Coronal: A Collection of Moral and Entertaining Poems for Young Readers

The Youth's Coronal: A Collection of Moral and Entertaining Poems for Young Readers

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry

ISBN13: 9791041986125
Publisher: Culturea
Published: Feb 24 2024
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.19 Width: 7.44 Depth: 9.69
Language: English
The Youth's Coronal by Hannah Flagg Gould is a collection of poems aimed at young readers, blending entertainment with moral instruction. The anthology opens with an address to the youth, where Gould expresses her intent to create a book that is both enjoyable and educational, akin to spring blossoms that later yield nourishing fruits. The poems cover a wide range of themes, often personifying elements of nature and animals to convey lessons about virtues such as honesty, diligence, and humility. For instance, The Sale of the Water-Lily tells the story of a resourceful boy who sells lilies to support his widowed mother, highlighting themes of industriousness and familial duty. The Humming-Bird's Anger and The Butterfly's Dream use the behaviors of insects to explore emotions like anger and vanity, while The Boy and the Cricket reflects on the value of dreams and the lessons they can impart. Other poems, such as The Grasshopper and the Ant, draw from classic fables to emphasize the importance of hard work and preparation. Gould's work is characterized by its vivid imagery and rhythmic verse, making it accessible and engaging for young readers. The collection not only entertains but also instills moral values, encouraging children to reflect on their actions and the world around them.

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