Cautionary Tales for Children - Couverture souple

Belloc, Hilaire

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 142096609X ISBN 13 : 9781420966091

Editeur : Digireads.com, 2020

Synopsis

One of Hilaire Belloc's most famous works, "Cautionary Tales for Children" satirizes a genre of admonitory children's literature popular in England in the 19th century. The seven stories contained in this work are macabre parodies of childhood lessons, and will entertain more sophisticated readers who can appreciate these tales of disproportionate punishment. Presented in a classic picture book style, Belloc has captured the foibles of children like Jim, who let go of his nurse's hand and was eaten by a lion; Matilda, who told lies, and was burned to death; and Henry King who swallowed string. The consequences range from naughty children being whimsically eaten by lions, to stern reprimands for a boy who fires a loaded gun at his sister. Originally written nearly a century ago, Belloc's sprightly verses are a quick and cathartic read which reflects upon a trend in children's literature from yesteryear. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Digireads.com
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 142096609X
• ISBN 13: 9781420966091
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Blackwood Basil Temple
• Nombre de pages: 82
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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