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Title: Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2
Note: Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2" by Charles Herbert Sylvester is a collection of children's literature curated from classic stories and fables, written during the early 20th century. This volume presents an engaging array of tales ranging from Aesop's fables to the enchanting works of the Brothers Grimm, along with contributions from other notable authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and Hans Christian Andersen. The book aims to inspire young readers by introducing them to some of the world's best literary treasures that carry moral lessons and rich narratives. The opening portion of the collection introduces readers to the timeless figure of Aesop and several of his renowned fables. It begins with a brief mention of Aesop's life and legacy before recounting his clever interactions with his master, Xanthus, showcasing his wit and wisdom. The stories that follow include charming fables such as "The Old Man and Death" and "The Discontented Stonecutter," each accompanied by profound moral lessons relevant to both children and adults. The beginning establishes a delightful atmosphere that invites readers to dive into a world of imagination filled with vivid characters and essential life teachings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sylvester, Charles Herbert
EBook No.: 5796
Published: May 1, 2004
Downloads: 58
Language: English
Subject: Children's literature
Subject: Literature -- Collections
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2
Note: Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2" by Charles Herbert Sylvester is a collection of children's literature curated from classic stories and fables, written during the early 20th century. This volume presents an engaging array of tales ranging from Aesop's fables to the enchanting works of the Brothers Grimm, along with contributions from other notable authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and Hans Christian Andersen. The book aims to inspire young readers by introducing them to some of the world's best literary treasures that carry moral lessons and rich narratives. The opening portion of the collection introduces readers to the timeless figure of Aesop and several of his renowned fables. It begins with a brief mention of Aesop's life and legacy before recounting his clever interactions with his master, Xanthus, showcasing his wit and wisdom. The stories that follow include charming fables such as "The Old Man and Death" and "The Discontented Stonecutter," each accompanied by profound moral lessons relevant to both children and adults. The beginning establishes a delightful atmosphere that invites readers to dive into a world of imagination filled with vivid characters and essential life teachings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sylvester, Charles Herbert
EBook No.: 5796
Published: May 1, 2004
Downloads: 58
Language: English
Subject: Children's literature
Subject: Literature -- Collections
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.