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Traill, Catharine Parr Strickland
1802
1899
Traill, Mrs.
Traill, Catherine Parr Strickland
Strickland, Catherine Parr
Traill, Catharine Parr
The Tell-Tale: An Original Collection of Moral and Amusing Stories
Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Arphu, or, the fairy kitten -- The little water-carrier; or, the reward of industry -- The Midsummer holidays -- The blind Highland piper -- A day at Hampstead fair -- The primrose girl, or, little Emma's birth-day.
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"The Tell-Tale: An Original Collection of Moral and Amusing Stories" by Traill is a collection of children's short stories written in the early 19th century. The book presents a series of tales infused with moral lessons, intended to entertain and educate young readers. The stories feature various characters, including whimsical fairies and relatable children, exploring themes of behavior, kindness, and the consequences of one's actions. The opening of the book sets the stage with a scene featuring Mrs. Dormer, who is approached by her children for a story. This interaction reveals the children's eagerness for tales of wonder, which prompts Mrs. Dormer to narrate "Arphu, or the Fairy Kitten." The story introduces Arphu, a mischievous fairy prince who, despite his beautiful appearance, derives pleasure from tormenting harmless creatures. After being caught in an act of cruelty, Arphu is transformed into a kitten as punishment, leading him to experience the suffering he once inflicted on others. This transformation serves as a pivotal moment, and carries the moral that one should reflect on how their actions affect others, underscoring the collection’s intent to deliver valuable life lessons to its young audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Children's stories
Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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