The Council of Dogs by Anonymous
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"The Council of Dogs" by Anonymous is a satirical poem written in the early 19th century, specifically around the year 1808. It takes the form of a fictional assembly where various breeds of dogs gather to discuss their individual merits and the injustices they face in comparison to other animals, particularly their neglect by poets and society. The book thus presents a commentary on social hierarchies and the value of contributions from
different breeds to society at large. The narrative unfolds through a council meeting led by a Sheep Dog, where each dog proudly proclaims its own unique abilities, from the speedy Greyhound to the valuable service of the blind man's Cur. As they debate their claims to fame and recognition, themes of pride, competition, and camaraderie emerge. However, a stark contrast is introduced when a starving Cur reveals the harsh realities of life for many dogs, challenging the others' vanity. The story concludes with a reminder of unity and collective worth among the dogs, suggesting that only through collaboration can they hope to gain respect and recognition from humans and poets alike. The work cleverly uses humor and animal characterization to offer a critique of societal values and the nature of pride. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | The Council of Dogs |
| Note | An imitation of Roscoe's The butterfly's ball. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Diane Monico, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Dogs -- Juvenile poetry |
| Subject | Dogs -- Poetry |
| Subject | Roscoe, William, 1753-1831 -- Parodies, imitations, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31466 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-31466-2 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 520 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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