Ade's Fables by George Ade
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"Ade's Fables" by George Ade is a collection of humorous and satirical fables written in the early 20th century. The work includes a series of whimsical tales that critique human behavior and societal norms, using amusing characters and light-hearted storytelling to convey moral lessons. Each fable features a blend of wit and insight, making it a reflective yet entertaining read. The opening portion introduces the first fable, "The New Fable of the
Private Agitator and What He Cooked Up," wherein a child named Tad dreams of grand ambitions that evolve over time, guided by Ambition. As he grows up, his aspirations shift from the simplicity of circus dreams to lofty desires for military greatness, wealth, and ultimately, social status. Each stage of his ambition is humorously depicted, illustrating how societal pressures and expectations can distort ambitious dreams into a relentless chase for success and approval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ade, George, 1866-1944 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ade's Fables |
| Credits | Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American wit and humor |
| Subject | Fables |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19813 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-19813-2 |
| Release Date | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 505 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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