Vice in its Proper Shape by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title Vice in its Proper Shape
Or, The Wonderful and Melancholy Transformation of Several
Naughty Masters and Misses Into Those Contemptible Animals
Which They Most Resemble In Disposition.
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Summary "Vice in its Proper Shape" by Anonymous is a moralistic work written during the late 18th century. The book is a collection of cautionary tales aimed at children, illustrating the consequences of vice through fantastical tales of naughty boys and girls who are transformed into animals reflecting their basest characteristics. The text employs allegory to convey important morals related to behavior, obedience, and the importance of virtues. In this book, the benevolent character Mr. Wiseman guides a group of children through a strange museum where they encounter several animals, each inhabited by the soul of a misbehaving child. For example, Jack Idle becomes an ass due to his stubbornness and ignorance, while Anthony Greedyguts is transformed into a pig, reflecting his gluttonous nature. Through each transformation story, readers learn about the vices that led to the characters' fates, ultimately serving as cautionary lessons encouraging good behavior and moral integrity. The overarching theme emphasizes that the consequences of one's actions are inescapable, urging young readers to adopt virtuous conduct. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Vice -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 26379
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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