My bird and my dog: A tale for youth by Anonymous
"My Bird and My Dog: A Tale for Youth" by Anonymous is a children's story written in the early 19th century. This book likely aims to teach moral lessons through the adventures of a goldfinch and a dog, highlighting themes such as compassion, kindness, and the value of freedom. Structured as a narrative combining whimsical elements with didactic intentions, it serves as both entertainment and education for young readers. The story unfolds
in two parts, beginning with the golden-voiced goldfinch who reflects on its journey from the comforts of a nest to captivity in a cage. The narrative captures the bird's yearning for freedom and the bond it shares with its compassionate owner, Eliza, highlighting parental love and the struggles of captivity. The second part shifts focus to a young, deformed boy named Barnaby and his loyal dog, Rover, who endures hardships but shows kindness amid adversity. Their stories intertwine, culminating in themes of loyalty, love, and the true nature of beauty, illustrating how virtue can shine through regardless of outward appearances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | My bird and my dog: A tale for youth |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: A. K. Newman and Co.,1816. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69181 |
| Release Date | Oct 19, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 148 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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