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Uniform Title: Ami des enfants. English
Title: The Looking-Glass for the Mind; or, Intellectual Mirror
Note: Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "The Looking-Glass for the Mind; or, Intellectual Mirror" by M. Berquin is a collection of moral tales written in the early 19th century. This work assembles various delightful stories and interesting tales, largely translated from the popular work "L'AMI DES ENFANS," to serve as an instructive guide for young readers. The stories emphasize the virtues of kindness, benevolence, and moral integrity while introducing characters like little Adolphus, who navigates through loss, and Anabella, who faces the challenges of independence and safety. The opening of the book presents the premise and purpose of the collection, detailing its aim to reflect moral truths and present characters grappling with common life experiences rather than fantastical elements. The first story features little Adolphus, who tragically loses his mother early in life and struggles with his grief while trying to support his mourning father. The narrative explores themes of love and loss, highlighting the compassion of a supportive aunt. Shortly after, the tale transitions to Anabella, a young girl who, despite her earnest desire to accompany her mother to market, experiences the anxiety of losing her in a bustling crowd. These stories are intended to teach young readers about the consequences of their actions and the importance of empathy and support towards one another. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Berquin, M. (Arnaud), 1747-1791
Illustrator: Bewick, John, 1760-1795
EBook No.: 26885
Published: Oct 12, 2008
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Children's stories, French -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Ami des enfants. English
Title: The Looking-Glass for the Mind; or, Intellectual Mirror
Note: Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Lindy Walsh and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Looking-Glass for the Mind; or, Intellectual Mirror" by M. Berquin is a collection of moral tales written in the early 19th century. This work assembles various delightful stories and interesting tales, largely translated from the popular work "L'AMI DES ENFANS," to serve as an instructive guide for young readers. The stories emphasize the virtues of kindness, benevolence, and moral integrity while introducing characters like little Adolphus, who navigates through loss, and Anabella, who faces the challenges of independence and safety. The opening of the book presents the premise and purpose of the collection, detailing its aim to reflect moral truths and present characters grappling with common life experiences rather than fantastical elements. The first story features little Adolphus, who tragically loses his mother early in life and struggles with his grief while trying to support his mourning father. The narrative explores themes of love and loss, highlighting the compassion of a supportive aunt. Shortly after, the tale transitions to Anabella, a young girl who, despite her earnest desire to accompany her mother to market, experiences the anxiety of losing her in a bustling crowd. These stories are intended to teach young readers about the consequences of their actions and the importance of empathy and support towards one another. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Berquin, M. (Arnaud), 1747-1791
Illustrator: Bewick, John, 1760-1795
EBook No.: 26885
Published: Oct 12, 2008
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Children's stories, French -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.