Pleasing Poetry and Pictures: For the Mind and the Eye by Babcock, Sidney et al.
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About this eBook
| Publisher | Babcock, Sidney, 1797?-1884 |
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| Illustrator | Anderson, Alexander, 1775-1870 |
| Title | Pleasing Poetry and Pictures: For the Mind and the Eye |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wood engravings variously signed by "Roberts," "E.P." and "A.A." [i.e., Alexander Anderson?]. |
| Contents | The little busy bee -- The dead bird -- My kind mother -- Good night -- The boy and the squirrel -- The works of creation -- early rising -- The little brother. |
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| Summary | "Pleasing Poetry and Pictures: For the Mind and the Eye" by Babcock, Sidney et al. is a children's poetry and illustration collection published in the mid-19th century. The book is composed of verses designed to educate and entertain young readers, featuring themes such as kindness, responsibility, and the beauty of nature. Its content reflects the didactic style of literature often produced during this time for educational purposes. The book comprises various poems that convey moral lessons through its charming verses. For instance, "The Little Busy Bee" encourages industriousness, while "The Dead Bird" highlights the cruelty of hunting. Other poems, like "My Kind Mother," focus on familial love and respect, resounding with themes of gratitude towards one's parents. Each piece is accompanied by illustrations that complement the verses, making for a visually engaging experience that reinforces the messages intended for young minds. Overall, this collection serves as both an artistic and educational resource for children, encouraging them to reflect on important life virtues. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58734 |
| Release Date | Jan 20, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 77 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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