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Title: The Bad Family & Other Stories
Alternate Title: The Bad Family and Other Stories
Note: Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Introduction -- The Bad family -- The Good family -- Foolish fears -- The broken crutch -- The journal, or, Birthday gifts -- The basket of plumbs -- The choice of friends -- Cousin James and Cousin Thomas -- The disasters of impatience -- The deaf and dumb boy -- Limby Lumpy -- The oyster patties.
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Summary: "The Bad Family & Other Stories" by E. Fenwick is a collection of cautionary tales written in the late 19th century. The book centers around the themes of morality and the consequences of one's behavior, particularly focusing on the differences between good and bad families. Fenwick's stories serve as both engaging narratives and moral lessons, aimed primarily at children. The collection begins with the titular story, "The Bad Family," which contrasts the misdeeds of a dysfunctional family with the virtues of a good, nurturing one. Each character in the Bad Family is portrayed with exaggerated flaws, such as gluttony, idleness, and lying, showcasing the chaos and unhappiness that result from their behaviors. In contrast, the Good Family exemplifies virtues like kindness and responsibility, teaching readers the importance of good conduct and moral integrity. Other stories, such as "Foolish Fears" and "The Broken Crutch," further elaborate on moral lessons through relatable characters and situations, culminating in a broader understanding of the impact of our actions on ourselves and others. Overall, Fenwick's work operates as both entertainment and a guide towards developing good character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fenwick, E. (Eliza), 1766-1840
EBook No.: 29360
Published: Jul 9, 2009
Downloads: 110
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Bad Family & Other Stories
Alternate Title: The Bad Family and Other Stories
Note: Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Introduction -- The Bad family -- The Good family -- Foolish fears -- The broken crutch -- The journal, or, Birthday gifts -- The basket of plumbs -- The choice of friends -- Cousin James and Cousin Thomas -- The disasters of impatience -- The deaf and dumb boy -- Limby Lumpy -- The oyster patties.
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, adhere and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Bad Family & Other Stories" by E. Fenwick is a collection of cautionary tales written in the late 19th century. The book centers around the themes of morality and the consequences of one's behavior, particularly focusing on the differences between good and bad families. Fenwick's stories serve as both engaging narratives and moral lessons, aimed primarily at children. The collection begins with the titular story, "The Bad Family," which contrasts the misdeeds of a dysfunctional family with the virtues of a good, nurturing one. Each character in the Bad Family is portrayed with exaggerated flaws, such as gluttony, idleness, and lying, showcasing the chaos and unhappiness that result from their behaviors. In contrast, the Good Family exemplifies virtues like kindness and responsibility, teaching readers the importance of good conduct and moral integrity. Other stories, such as "Foolish Fears" and "The Broken Crutch," further elaborate on moral lessons through relatable characters and situations, culminating in a broader understanding of the impact of our actions on ourselves and others. Overall, Fenwick's work operates as both entertainment and a guide towards developing good character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fenwick, E. (Eliza), 1766-1840
EBook No.: 29360
Published: Jul 9, 2009
Downloads: 110
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.