A Dog's Tale by Mark Twain
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About this eBook
| Author | Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 |
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| Title | A Dog's Tale |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "A Dog's Tale" by Mark Twain is a poignant short story written in the early 20th century. This narrative explores themes of loyalty, bravery, and the human-dog bond, unfolding from the perspective of a dog who serves as both a witness and a participant in the unfolding drama of human and canine relationships. The work encapsulates Twain's signature style, combining humor and pathos to deliver deeper social commentary on humanity. The story follows a dog, Aileen Mavourneen, who was sold into a new household after being raised by her mother, a proud and educated dog who imparted valuable lessons about selflessness and bravery. Aileen adapts to her new life, forming attachments with the human family, particularly the children. When a fire breaks out, Aileen heroically saves a baby, but rather than being celebrated, she faces misunderstanding and danger from the master of the house. Misinterpreted for her actions, Aileen hides after she is injured by his cane, fearing reprisal. The aftermath brings tragedy when her beloved puppy dies due to a brutal experiment in a scientific revelation, leading Aileen to contemplate her mother’s teachings about self-sacrifice and the often harsh realities of life as a dog. Through Aileen's experiences, Twain poignantly reflects on the paradoxes of loyalty and the consequences of human folly in the treatment of animals. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Dogs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3174 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1535 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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