The World Turned Upside Down by Ellen C. Clayton
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"The World Turned Upside Down" by E. C. Clayton is a collection of whimsical tales written in the late 19th century. The book presents a series of stories featuring anthropomorphized characters such as a coat, a parrot, a hare, and various trees, all exploring themes of individuality, justice, and societal roles. The lively anecdotes illustrate a playful yet thought-provoking look at the dynamics of personality and consequence within a fantastical setting. In
this collection, each story presents a unique moral lesson through charming narrative and clever dialogue. For instance, in "The Foolish Coat," the coat learns the repercussions of neglecting its care when it becomes too shabby to wear, leading to its transformation into a scarecrow. Similarly, "Alf and the Parrot" depicts a mischievous boy learning respect when he finds himself caged by the very bird he teases. Other stories, such as "The Strong Man and the Invalid," juxtapose perspectives on health and well-being, while "The Unkind Trees" presents a cautionary tale about the consequences of selfishness and ignorance to the needs of others. Each tale embodies a playful moral exploration, encapsulated in Clayton's lively storytelling style, making the book a delightful read for both children and adults seeking whimsical narratives with deeper meanings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Clayton, Ellen C. (Ellen Creathorne), 1834-1900 |
|---|---|
| Title | The World Turned Upside Down |
| Contents | The foolish coat -- Alf and the parrot -- The clever hare -- The strong man and the invalid -- The kite's little game -- The birds and the fishes -- The wonderful show -- The unkind trees. |
| Credits |
Produced by Emmy, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the University of Florida Digital Collections.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Wit and humor, Juvenile |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37414 |
| Release Date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 324 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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